Digging Deep
How Science Unearths Puzzles from the Past
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Pub Date Apr 09 2019 | Archive Date Oct 23 2019
Annick Press Ltd. | Annick Press
Description
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 of these 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 Ötzi the Ice Man, to new opinions about King Richard III’s villainous reputation deduced from the discovery of his long-lost tomb, Digging Deep is full of fascinating examples of how modern science has disrupted the status quo.
Sidebars and illustrations with easy-to-follow explanations of radio-carbon dating, DNA, and other scientific topics provide further reading to satisfy readers with an interest in STEM.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781773212395 |
| PRICE | $24.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 116 |
Featured Reviews
Erin T, Librarian
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.
Randal W, Reviewer
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.
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