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Archaeologist's Tools defines the basic tools used in the field by archaeologists. Straightforward definitions along with labeled images help kids understand the uses and value of backhoes, total stations, trowels and sifters. Simple sentences and tool-in-use photos will have young readers ready to get to work! Super Sandcastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Glossary of key words Reviewed Table of contents Professional Tools

Discover the extraordinary world of archeology and the fascinating techniques used to piece together civilizations of the past.

Explores the work of archaeologists and the tombs and mummies they have found.

Examines the world of archaeological discovery through photographs and accompanying text. Shows how artifacts from the past are preserved and discovered, and how they provide us with information about past civilizations. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, secondary.

"Which lost civilization built Angkor Wat, in Cambodia? What is found at the remains of Cahokia, the ancient Mississippian city? Follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about Earth's lost kingdoms, empires, and their leaders"--.

Discusses methods of archaeological excavations, ancient civilizations, the history of archaeology, and pioneers in the field.

An exploration of two strikingly different shipwrecks. For those who know how to interpret its secrets, a sunken ship has many tales to tell. The stories of the lives of those aboard its last voyage are revealed in the objects scattered around the shipwreck. Then there are the stories of the many ocean creatures that have found a home inside the broken hull. Two shipwrecks, separated by two thousand miles and two centuries, share a common history...