Accidental Archaeologists: True Stories of Unexpected Discoveries
Scholastic Inc. · Print & ebook · November 10, 2020
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- Who it’s for
- Unexpected archaeological discoveries bring history into focus through true stories with the pull of a mystery.
- Themes
- Archaeological discoveries, History-changing finds, Ordinary people making discoveries
- Pacing
- Fast
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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.
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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.
History’s Hidden Finds
Unexpected archaeological discoveries bring history into focus through true stories with the pull of a mystery.
Come here for
- Surprising finds made by ordinary people around the world
- History that connects science, mystery, and discovery
Expect
- An adventurous introduction to archaeology
- Expert tips for making your own finds
Where it sits
| Archaeology for Kids | 93% |
|---|---|
| Exploration & Discovery | 38% |
| Ancient History for Kids | 30% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Exploration & Discovery
- Scientific Discoveries
- Archaeology for Kids
- Authors
- Sarah Albee
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- November 10, 2020
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Archaeological discoveries · History-changing finds · Ordinary people making discoveries
- Reading lane
- Exploration & Discovery