Captivating introduction to the field of archaeology and how new scientific methods are changing what we know, or filling in the gaps of what we don't know. Filled with fascinating information and easy to understand explanations for scientific topics related to the archaeological field. Definitely adding this one to my school library!

Thank you NetGally for an ARC of this book, all opinions are my own.

Personally I was initially a little bored with this book because it is so basic. After a few pages I began to realize it is earmarked for grade school or middle school students. Understanding that, I assumed the mantle of the young student and found the book to be informative and well written. It talks about carbon 14 and certain other discoveries that have boosted archaeology into an area the 19th century diggers couldn't have imagined.
Being a fan of the historical and prehistorical past I enjoyed the book a lot. Starts out with The Iceman of the Tyrol and covers a variety of other discoveries.
For adults who haven't read anything about this pursuit it should be an eye opener as well.
I'll give it a 4.

A great middle grade nonfiction look at archaeology. As a college archaeology minor, I appreciated the variety of case studies presented in each chapter, focusing on sites around the globe and across history, with widely varying methods of discovery and research. As a children's librarian, I appreciated the sources, index, and further reading, as well as the graphic design, photography, and layout of the pages. I'm taking a bit of a gamble in getting it for our library, since nonfiction this long doesn't circulate very well, but I think it will be the perfect starting resource for budding archaeology enthusiasts.

The reality of this book is far more interesting than it sounds. The science behind technologies sounds a little dry but Scandiffio keeps it light and integrates the explanation of the science into the narrative of the discovery. By leading with the excitement and bringing the hard science along for the ride, the reader remains engaged. THis is a book better read in bits and pieces, as trying to absorb it all in a single sitting gets rather overwhelming.

A interesting brief overview of several archeological finds. I wish there had been more detail but a good read for someone wanting just the basic facts

I love a good non-fiction! Going to use some of this book for a speech I'm doing at school! Thank you netgalley for the free arc in exchange for an honest review!

A great book to introduce young readers to the field of archeology. Told in easy to understand and follow chapters, Digging Deep tells the stories of Otzi the Iceman, Angkor Wat, the Chauvet Cave art, and many more. While seemingly written for teens, I, too, learned a great deal. It helped reawaken an old interest that I had many years ago, and I look forward to exploring the subject more in the future.

It's a fun and interesting read! Pretty cool book! Kids and YAs, even some adults may enjoy reading this book. It starts out with a Otzi, the iceman found in the Alps, and continues with poisons ancients, and not so ancients have used for various purposes , and onto lost cities, ship wrecks, etc...

Poisons, Ice men, and graves, oh my! Every archeological find adds to our understanding of the world, but sometimes a discovery is made that is so startling and different that it changes the way we view history. Digging deep showcases the most exciting examples for those lost puzzle pieces and how recent advances in science brought them to light. From the new clues about life in the Stone Age gleaned from tzi the ice man, to the new opinions about King Richard 111’s villianous reputation deduced from the discovery of his long lost tomb.

Pretty cool book! Kids and YAs, even some adults may enjoy reading this book. It starts out with a Otzi, the iceman found in the Alps, and continues with poisons ancients, and not so ancients have used for various purposes (loved the Poison Garden!), and onto lost cities, ship wrecks, etc... Archaeology and anthropology, history, so many things to explore and learn about. It's a fun and interesting read! I happen to enjoy books like this and even tho' I've read many of these stories before, it's good to revisit them from time to time to learn what else has been learned since I last read about them!