Scandiffio, Laura
Summary: "Archaeological finds add to our understanding of the world. This book showcases six discoveries made that changed the way we view history through recent advances in science. Discoveries include new clues about life in the Stone Age gleaned from Ötzi the Ice Man, the extent of the lost city of Angkor through the use of drones, and King Richard III's villainous reputation deduced from the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Annick Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 930.1 SCAHarts, Marie
Summary: "After digging underground for a while, archaeologists might discover ancient artifacts from people and civilizations that lived many centuries ago! Artifacts are objects made by humans, and natural objects can be artifacts if humans have changed them. Archaeologists study artifacts to learn about how ancient people lived, and readers now learn about how ancient people lived from studying...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Britannica Educational Publishing 2025
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 930.1 HARHanson, Anders
Summary: Learn about the tools used by archaeologists.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Co. 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 930.1 HANGillespie, Lisa Jane.
Summary: A simple introduction to archaeology that discusses how archaeologists find artifacts and what they can learn from them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Around Usb GillespieWolny, Philip.
Summary: For millennia, tales of lost civilizations have captivated humanity, and foremost among them is the legend of Atlantis. In this guide to Atlantis and other lost lands, readers will learn to sort through fact and fiction, learning about the historical origins of lost-city legends, the lessons they teach us, archaeological digs for the truth, and--perhaps closest to home--their place in popular...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Britannical Educational Publishing 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 WOLRubalcaba, Jill
Summary: "Have you ever wondered about the real location of the Garden of Eden? Or how Moses could have parted the Red Sea? Well, archaeologists have wondered, too, and they have some ideas. Journey to the ancient world through lovely retellings of popular bible stories paired with classical art. Explore fascinating archaeological discoveries that illuminate how or where these stories might have...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 220.95 RUBKim, Yu-ri
Summary: Describes fossils, how they were made, and what qualifies as a fossil.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Big & Small 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 560 KIMMcIntosh, Jane.
Summary: "Discover the extraordinary world of archeology--and the fascinating techniques used to piece together civilizations of the past"--from cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 1994
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 930.1 MCIThomas, William
Summary: Looks at the work of archaeologists, including their working conditions and how they date and catalog artifacts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Pub. 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 930 THORomero, Libby
Summary: Decribes the role of the archaeologist, including what they do, what tools they use in the field, and the future of the profession.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE ROMDuke, Kate.
Summary: Describes how scientists can learn about the past and how ancient peoples lived by excavating rocks and other clues.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins Publishers 1997
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE LETWheatley, Abigail.
Summary: Introduces the study of human material remains from the past; describes the materials archaeologists examine and the techniques they use; illustrates important finds by continent; and includes a timeline and glossary.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Pub.] 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 930.1 WHEDuke, Kate.
Summary: Introduces young children to the basic concepts of archaeology, showing how even the smallest bits of stone can be clues to how ancient peoples lived.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins Publishers 1997
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 930 DUKMedina, Nico
Summary: Introduces the period approximately 20,000 years ago when global temperatures were much colder and ice covered much of the planet, and describes how animals living during that time adapted to the environment.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2017