Archaeology (Kingfisher Knowledge)

By Trevor Barnes and Tony Robinson

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0753457687
• ISBN13: 9780753457689
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Length: 63 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.4" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Good Informative Book!

Despite some typos, there is some really good information in the book. I like the way it covers the world and leads up to a more modern era. Archeology has had an important effect on the world and its knowledge about the past.