Archaeology

Name: Archaeology
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ISBN: 9780753457689

ISBN-10: 0753457687

ISBN-13: 9780753457689

Edition: 2004

Authors: Trevor Barnes, Tony Robinson

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Dig deep through centuries of history to find out the secrets archaeology can reveal. Fascinating insights into daily life, from farming and food to clothing and jewelry, as well as stories of rulers, religion, and conflict, can be gained at sites around the world. This book explores an exciting selection of archaeological greats, including the buried Roman city at Pompeii, the discovery of the splendors of Tutankhamen"s tomb,early American settlement at Cahokia, and battlefield archaeology at Little Bighorn.

Book details

List price: $12.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Publication date: 6/10/2004
Binding: Children's Board Books
Pages: 64
Size: 9.25" wide x 11.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English



Foreword


What is archaeology?


Introducing archaeology


What do archaeologists do?


Where is archaeology?


Bits and pieces


Famous finds


Changing times


Where next?


Summary


Touching the Past


Sites around the world


Catal Huyuk


Giant stones of western Europe


Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro


Ur and Babylon


The Palace of Knossos


The tomb of Tutankhamen


The Acropolis of Athens


The Terra-Cotta Army


Pompeii


Angkor Wat


Kingdoms of west Africa


Cahokia


The Aztecs' great temple


The warship Mary Rose


Battlefield Archaeology


City of London


Summary


Glossary


Index


Acknowledgments