Dig!: Uncover the Secrets of the Past with Archaeology
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Uncover the secrets of the past with the latest archaeological knowhow in Dig , a scientific journey through millions of years of human history.
Do you have a favorite history fact? Maybe you know that the ancient Romans had central heating, or that humans once shared this planet with giant sloths. But have you ever wondered how we know all that? The answer is archaeology The ancient past may seem like it's frozen in time, but in fact it never stops changing, thanks to archaeology. In Dig , you'll join archaeologists on excavations, marvel at the most incredible archaeological finds, and even witness the world as it was hundreds, thousands, and millions of years ago. Real-life archaeologist Ruth Hatfield is your expert guide to the wonders of this amazing science, peeling back the layers with bitesize, clear, and simple text. Illustrator Sophia Watts brings the past to life in buzzing, detail-rich scenes and spotlight artifacts. As you dig up the history beneath your feet, here are just some of the finds you'll come face-to-face with: Our earliest ancestor in EthiopiaThe Vikings' softer sideHundred-thousand-year-old head liceThe afterlife army of China's first emperorA Greek palace buried 3,000 years ago by a volcanic eruptionThe "living" archaeology of rapidly changing places... and all the techniques archaeologists use to investigate, from cutting-edge technology to the simple power of observation
When you're finished digging up the past, turn to the back of the book for a complete timeline of your discoveries, as well as tips on how to start doing archaeology from your own back yard.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0711295689
ISBN13:9780711295681
Release Date:August 2025
Publisher:Wide Eyed Editions
Length:80 Pages
Weight:1.10 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 9.3" x 10.9"
Age Range:6 to 8 years
Grade Range:Grades 1 to 3
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