Accidental Archaeologists: True Stories of Unexpected Discoveries

Author: Sarah Albee
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338575805
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description
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.

Incidental Archaeologists

Author: Bonnie Effros
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 1501718541
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 390

Book Description
"From 1830, the Roman ruins of North Africa intrigued invading French military officers and became key to the colonial narrative justifying French settlement of North Africa"--

Accidental Archaeologist

Author: Jesse David Jennings
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 344

Book Description
Opinionated, rough-edged, direct, and insightful, Jennings offers insight into twentieth century archaeology and entertains at the same time.

Bugged

Author: Sarah Albee
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0802734227
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
A funny, insightful exploration of the clash between the human and insect worlds - to sometimes disastrous results

Archeology

Author: Jane McIntosh
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780679865728
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Illus. with full-color photos. Take a close-up look at the science and technology of digging up the past--from the 1970 excavation of the legendary city of Troy to the recent find of a Chinese emperor's long-lost grave.

Fairy Tale Science

Author: Sarah Albee
Publisher:
ISBN: 1250257611
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A fantastical collection of classic stories with a hands-on STEM twist.

Being and Becoming Indigenous Archaeologists

Author: George Nicholas
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1315433125
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 351

Book Description
This volume tells the stories—in their own words-- of 37 indigenous archaeologists from six continents, how they became archaeologists, and how their dual role affects their relationships with their community and their professional colleagues.

The Illustrated Practical Encyclopedia of Archaeology

Author: Christopher Catling
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780754820574
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Gives advice on how to get involved in local research projects, restoration initiatives and actual excavations in the field --

The Accidental Tourist

Author: Anne Tyler
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307416836
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354

Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the beloved Pulitzer Prize–winning author—an irresistible novel exploring the slippery alchemy of attracting opposites, and the struggle to rebuild one’s life after unspeakable tragedy Travel writer Macon Leary hates travel, adventure, surprises, and anything outside of his routine. Immobilized by grief, Macon is becoming increasingly prickly and alone, anchored by his solitude and an unwillingness to compromise his creature comforts. Then he meets Muriel, an eccentric dog trainer too optimistic to let Macon disappear into himself. Despite Macon’s best efforts to remain insulated, Muriel up-ends his solitary, systemized life, catapulting him into the center of a messy, beautiful love story he never imagined. A fresh and timeless tale of unexpected bliss, The Accidental Tourist showcases Tyler’s talents for making characters—and their relationships—feel both real and magical. “Incandescent, heartbreaking, exhilarating…One cannot reasonably expect fiction to be much better than this.” —The Washington Post

Kennewick Man

Author: Douglas W. Owsley
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
ISBN: 1623492343
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1213

Book Description
Almost from the day of its accidental discovery along the banks of the Columbia River in Washington State in July 1996, the ancient skeleton of Kennewick Man has garnered significant attention from scientific and Native American communities as well as public media outlets. This volume represents a collaboration among physical and forensic anthropologists, archaeologists, geologists, and geochemists, among others, and presents the results of the scientific study of this remarkable find. Scholars address a range of topics, from basic aspects of osteological analysis to advanced ?research focused on Kennewick Man’s origins and his relationships to other populations. Interdisciplinary studies, comprehensive data collection and preservation, and applications of technology are all critical to telling Kennewick Man’s story. Kennewick Man: The Scientific Investigation of an Ancient American Skeleton is written for a discerning professional audience, yet the absorbing story of the remains, their discovery, their curation history, and the extensive amount of detail that skilled scientists have been able to glean from them will appeal to interested and informed general readers. These bones lay silent for nearly nine thousand years, but now, with the aid of dedicated researchers, they can speak about the life of one of the earliest human occupants of North America.