Bibliograph

Accidental archaeologists, true stories of unexpected discoveries, Sarah Albee ; illustrated by Nathan Hackett

Type

Label

Accidental archaeologists, true stories of unexpected discoveries, Sarah Albee ; illustrated by Nathan Hackett

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

facsimilesmapsillustrationsphotographs

Index

no index present

Intended audience

990L, Lexile

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8-12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Accidental archaeologists

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Sarah Albee ; illustrated by Nathan Hackett

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, MG, 7.5, 6, 509942

Sub title

true stories of unexpected discoveries

Summary

"A lighthearted but informative look at chance discoveries made by ordinary people, of artifacts (and treasures) from the past. Many of these discoveries have led to leaps in our knowledge of history and science. Each short chapter will begin with a dramatic story of discovery, followed by the significance of the artifact that was discovered, followed by a look into the history of the civilization/era from which the artifact originates. The stories will show readers that potentially anyone-construction workers, farmers, casual passers-by, and even kids-can make discoveries like these."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: A bunch of amateurs -- A blast from the past -- Etched in stone -- A giant in the field -- In a pile, crocodile -- What a wreck -- Proving a point -- Paleo painters -- The case of the copper coins -- Scroll up -- Bogged down -- Lucky break -- Eternally yours -- Temple of gloom -- Grave considerations -- Dead in a ditch -- Skeleton key -- The chamber of secrets -- You don't say

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

True stories of unexpected discoveries

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