Explains the methods and equipment used by modern archaeologists and describes some of the discoveries these scientists have made in oceans throughout the world.

When did language begin? How did early humans populate the globe? By looking closely at four of the most significant hominins ever discovered, the authors explain how Turkana Boy, Lapedo Child, Kennewick Man, and Iceman have influenced debates about the nature of the earliest members of the family Hominidae.

Provides information about the field of archaeology and profiles some women who are succeeding in the profession.

An introduction to nautical archeology, focusing on social, cultural, and political history as exposed by shipwrecks from ancient times to the present.

Learn about child mummies from the Incas and other ancient civilizations around the world, plus a Civil War-era mummy from the United States.

Drawn from real life and giving 12 exciting narratives archeological adventures describes the variety, mystery, and thrills of learning history through digs. Part Where in the World and part social history the chapters offer travelogues to wondrous environments and tell the reader what they'll find there. It is a high interest introduction to our world and includes maps and the additional resources available at 12StoryLibrary.com: Editor-selected...

Defines archaeology, examines how archaeologists work, surveys excavation methods, and visits archaeology sites--from Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania to the Garbage Project in America.

THIS SUPERB NEW BOOK TAKES A FRESH AND EXCITING LOOK AT THE FASCINATING WORLD OF ARCHAEOLOGY. EXPLORE SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES AND SEE SOME OF THE AMAZING FINDS THAT HAVE BEEN UNEARTHED. FIND OUT ABOUT THE PAINSTAKING DETECTIVE WORK OF ARCHAEOLOGISTS AND READ ABOUT THE LATEST TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES IN DATING, CONSERVING AND RECONSTRUCTING THE PAST.

"Discover all the mysteries, facts, and discoveries about skeletons that are creepy--and true--in the much-anticipated companion to Mummies Exposed! and Ghosts Unveiled! The Creepy and True series explores strange phenomena, fun facts, and out of the ordinary discoveries. Have you ever wondered what lies beneath our feet? Bones have a story to tell--and not always a happy one. Bones Unearthed!, book 3 of the Creepy and True series, investigates remarkable...