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Accidental archaeologists : true stories of unexpected discoveries / Sarah Albee ; [illustrated by] Nathan Hackett.

Albee, Sarah. (Author). Hackett, Nathan. (Added Author).

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.

Record details

ISBN: 9781338575781 (pbk.)
Physical Description: 213 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : Scholastic, Incorporated, 2020.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	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 Note:	Ages 8-12.