Author: Leonard WoolleyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Excavations (Archaeology)
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Digging Up the Past
Author: John CollisPublisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750954183
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
This concise and fully illustrated introduction to methods of excavation describes a technique that is essential for all kinds of archaeology. It presents new ideas on excavation techniques and challenges traditional approaches to site organisation and recording. John Collis uses his 40 years of excavation experience to recommend practical solutions to problems, and considers the impact of computerisation and other technical innovations. He also describes the history and development of archaeological excavation which provides a background to the methods employed today. This practical common sense guide should find a place on the bookshelf of everyone who practices archaeology on a professional or amateur basis, and is illuminating reading for anyone who wants to understand how archaeologists can recover the past by digging in the soil.
Titanic
Author: Lisa J. AmstutzPublisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629685143
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Every new and groundbreaking archaeological discovery refines our understanding of human history. This title examines the exploration and study of the Titanic's wreck. The book explores the ship's sinking, traces its discovery and scientific investigation, and discusses future study and conservation efforts. Well-placed sidebars, vivid photos, helpful maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of the topic. Additional features include a table of contents, a selected bibliography, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Titanic, The
Author: Emily Rose OachsPublisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1618916432
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Most people know the Titanic from television or movies. But there are a few things that Hollywood left out. This high-interest title takes readers on a journey across the ocean to explore the Titanic’s history, from when it was built to its resting place on the ocean floor. Maps, graphs, profiles of recent discoveries, and other features provide a look into what went wrong on this ill-fated ship.
Author: David Veart
Author: Sarah Pitt KaplanDigging Up History
Author: Judy Monroe PetersonPublisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1435849582
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This book offers insight into the fascinating field of archaeology. It examines what archaeologists do and what they have learned about past civilizations.
Pompeii
Author: Diane Marczely GimpelPublisher: ABDO
ISBN: 9781629683010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Every new and groundbreaking archaeological discovery refines our understanding of human history. This title examines the exploration and study of Pompeii. The book explores the lives of the city's builders and the city's destruction, traces its discovery and scientific investigation, and discusses future study and conservation efforts. Well-placed sidebars, vivid photos, helpful maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of the topic. Additional features include a table of contents, a selected bibliography, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Digging Up the Past
Author: Vivian SathrePublisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
ISBN: 9780836823028
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Because Wishbone keeps getting interrupted while trying to take a nap, he begins thinking about Rip Van Winkle and finds himself in Rip's shoes, finally waking to a changed world.
Цtzi the Iceman
Author: Amanda LanserPublisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1629685119
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Every new and groundbreaking archaeological discovery refines our understanding of human history. This title examines the study of Ötzi the iceman. The book explores what scientists know about Ötzi's life, traces his discovery and the subsequent scientific investigation, and discusses future study and conservation efforts. Well-placed sidebars, vivid photos, helpful maps, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of the topic. Additional features include a table of contents, a selected bibliography, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
