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  • Ötzi the Iceman

    Amanda Lanser

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2014)
    "From discovery to excavation, explore the story of each dig. Learn who the important leaders were and what techniques they used. Investigate how their findings have changed our understanding of history. Delve into these discoveries and uncover secrets of the past!"--Page 4 of cover.

  • Terra-Cotta Soldiers: Army Of Stone

    Arlan Dean

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Describes the archaeological discovery of thousands of life-sized terracotta warrior statues in northern China in 1974, and discusses the emperor who had them created and placed near his tomb.
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  • Pompeii: City Of Ashes

    Sarah Pitt Kaplan

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Introduces the fateful days in 79 A.D. when Mt. Vesuvius erupted and the people in the ancient town of Pompeii perished.
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  • City Planning in Ancient Times

    Richard L. Currier, Arthur Segal

    Hardcover (Lerner Publications Company, Jan. 1, 1977)
    Surveys the various types of city planning practiced by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and others, and describes well-known cities of the ancient world
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  • Machu Picchu

    Mary Meinking

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Describes the excavation of Machu Picchu, discussing the history and culture of the site, leading excavators, and their findings.

  • Pompeii

    Diane Marczely Gimpel

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Describes the excavation of Pompeii, discussing the history and culture of the site, leading excavators, and their findings.

  • The Terra-Cotta Army

    Emily Rose Oachs

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Chinas famous terra-cotta army has at least 8,000 soldiers! More than 2,000 years ago, this army was created to protect the tomb of the ancient Chinese emperor Qin Shihuang. Today, the army has immense value to archaeologists and historians around the world! This high-interest text uses maps, graphs, profiles of recent discoveries, and other features to introduce readers to the armys thrilling history. A sudden commotion stirs the dig site. Someone has found the entrance to a long-forgotten tomb! Scenes like this may seem like movie lore, but they can happen in real life. This series for reluctant readers explores some of the worlds most famous archaeological discoveries, from Chinas Terra-Cotta Army to King Tuts Tomb in Egypt. Immersive opening narratives give way to maps, graphs, and profiles in this high-interest series all about digging up the past!
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  • The Titanic

    Emily Rose Oachs

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    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 Titanics 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. A sudden commotion stirs the dig site. Someone has found the entrance to a long-forgotten tomb! Scenes like this may seem like movie lore, but they can happen in real life. This series for reluctant readers explores some of the worlds most famous archaeological discoveries, from Chinas Terra-Cotta Army to King Tuts Tomb in Egypt. Immersive opening narratives give way to maps, graphs, and profiles in this high-interest series all about digging up the past!
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  • Chaco Canyon

    Chris Eboch

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Describes the excavation of Chaco Canyon, discussing the history and culture of the site, leading excavators, and their findings.

  • Stonehenge

    Michael Capek

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Sept. 1, 2014)
    This title examines the exploration and study of the famous monument Stonehenge. The book explores the monuments' creation, traces its discovery and scientific investigation, and discusses future study and conservation efforts.

  • The Titanic

    Lisa J Amstutz

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Aug. 1, 2014)
    Describes the excavation of the Titanic, discussing the history of the ship, leading excavators, and their findings.

  • The Palace of Knossos

    Emily Rose Oachs

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Thousands of years ago, royals gathered in the luxurious Palace of Knossos. Today, the palace is in ruins. Though bright frescoes still decorate its walls, the walls themselves are crumbling. What happened here? This high-interest title explores just that! Engaging text, colorful photos, maps, graphs, and other features combine to tell the gripping story of the Palace of Knossos and its fall to ruin. A sudden commotion stirs the dig site. Someone has found the entrance to a long-forgotten tomb! Scenes like this may seem like movie lore, but they can happen in real life. This series for reluctant readers explores some of the worlds most famous archaeological discoveries, from Chinas Terra-Cotta Army to King Tuts Tomb in Egypt. Immersive opening narratives give way to maps, graphs, and profiles in this high-interest series all about digging up the past!
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