Accidental Archaeologists: True Stories of Unexpected Discoveries - by Sarah Albee (Paperback)
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- Science meets real-life mystery in this adventurous look at incredible unexpected finds that changed history.Secret treasures are buried all around us -- you just have to look for them!Accidental Archaeologists takes you on an adventure through time to relive some of the coolest surprise discoveries by totally ordinary people all over the world.
- 8-12 Years
- 8.1" x 5.4" Paperback
- 224 Pages
- Social Science, Archaeology
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About the Book
"A lighthearted but informative look at chance discoveries made by ordinary people, of artifacts (and treasures) from the past. Many of these discoveries have led to leaps in our knowledge of history and science. Each short chapter [begins] with a dramatic story of discovery, followed by the significance of the artifact that was discovered, followed by a look into the history of the civilization/era from which the artifact originates"--Book Synopsis
Science meets real-life mystery in this adventurous look at incredible unexpected finds that changed history.Secret treasures are buried all around us -- you just have to look for them!Accidental Archaeologists takes you on an adventure through time to relive some of the coolest surprise discoveries by totally ordinary people all over the world. Meet: - The cowboy who found an ancient skeleton- A famous king buried underneath a parking lot- The team who found New York City's hidden African Burial Ground- A boy who finds the Dead Sea Scrolls while looking for his lost goat- And many more.Packed with incredible stories and expert tips for making your own exciting finds, this is an accessible, action-packed introduction to the world of archaeology.About the Author
Sarah Albee is the New York Times bestselling author of (mostly) nonfiction books for kids. Recent titles include North America: A Graphic Foldout Timeline;Dog Days of History;Poison: Deadly Deeds, Perilous Professions, and Murderous Medicines; and Alexander Hamilton: A Plan for America. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, a high-school history teacher and administrator, and their three children. You can learn more about Sarah and her books at sarahalbeebooks.com.Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Sub-Genre: Archaeology
Genre: Social Science
Number of Pages: 224
Publisher: Scholastic
Format: Paperback
Author: Sarah Albee
Language: English
Street Date: November 10, 2020
TCIN: 89991023
UPC: 9781338575781
Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-8614
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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