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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Erinnerungen an die Zukunft Erinnerungen an die Zukunft Erich von Däniken Erich von Daniken's Chariots of the Gods is a work of monumental importance--the first book to introduce the shocking theory that ancient Earth had been visited by aliens. This world-famous bestselle… OL11390074W
Discovering lost cities and pirate gold Discovering lost cities and pirate gold James De Winter "Describes some of the world's most famous archaeological discoveries, from King Tut's tomb to the Titanic"--Provided by publisher. OL13837296W
Archaeology Archaeology Sabatino Moscati An introduction to archaeology, its history, methods of excavation, restoration, and preservation, and its famous discoveries. OL1402729W
Uncovering mummies and other mysteries of the ancient world Uncovering mummies and other mysteries of the ancient world Harrison, Paul "Discusses the history, making, and discovery of mummies from around the world"--Provided by publisher. OL15530205W
The young Oxford book of archaeology The young Oxford book of archaeology N. Moloney Defines archaeology, examines how archaeologists work, surveys excavation methods, and visits archaeology sites--from Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania to the Garbage Project in America. Archaeologists are l… OL15706327W
Titanic and other lost ships Titanic and other lost ships John Malam "Describes the historical circumstances that led to ships sinking and being lost, such as the Titanic and the Civil War submarine H.L. Hunley plus the archaeological discoveries that found evidence o… OL16262833W
Egypt Egypt Anne Millard Describes the life and routines of an archaeologist on site in Egypt, examines the importance of his discoveries, discusses archaeological problems, and includes a brief guide to major Egyptian sites. OL1804569W
Children of the past Children of the past Lois Miner Huey Do you have much in common with kids from long ago? Sure, their clothes and homes looked different. They ate different food and might not have ever gone to school. But they also made art just like yo… OL20056758W
Ice age giants of the South Ice age giants of the South Judy Cutchins,Ginny Johnston Chronicles recent archaeological discoveries of fossils in the Southern States. OL20504120W
Dinopedia Dinopedia Rupert Matthews Presents a series of facts about dinosaurs, covering such topics as size, speed, and the history of their discovery. OL21795915W
Crypts and tombs Crypts and tombs Therese Shea Learn about different crypts, tombs and other burial spots around the world. OL24258590W
King Tut's Tomb King Tut's Tomb Shannon Baker Moore Examines the exploration and study of King Tut's tomb. Explores the tomb's creation, traces its discovery and scientific investigation, and discusses future study and conservation efforts. OL24275559W
So, you want to work with the ancient and recent dead? So, you want to work with the ancient and recent dead? J. M. Bedell Have you ever been excited by forensic science or psyched to dig up fossils? This comprehensive guide reveals a whole host of careers in the underrated world of the no-longer-living. --Publisher. OL24299763W
The young Oxford book of archaeology The young Oxford book of archaeology N. Moloney Defines archaeology, examines how archaeologists work, surveys excavation methods, and visits archaeology sites--from Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania to the Garbage Project in America. OL2664369W
Discovering the Inca Ice Maiden Discovering the Inca Ice Maiden Johan Reinhard A first-person account of the 1995 discovery of the over 500-year-old Peruvian ice mummy on Mount Ampato and a description of the subsequent retrieval and scientific study. OL2704750W
Archaeology for kids Archaeology for kids Richard Panchyk This activity book features 25 projects such as making a surface survey of a site, building a screen for sifting dirt and debris at a dig, tracking soil age by color, and counting tree rings to date … OL3168468W
Mysteries of the mummy kids Mysteries of the mummy kids Kelly Milner Halls Learn about child mummies from the Incas and other ancient civilizations around the world, plus a Civil War-era mummy from the United States. OL3258538W
The Usborne introduction to archaeology The Usborne introduction to archaeology Abigail Wheatley This title discusses the technology now being used to analyse archaeological discoveries and examines the latest international finds. OL5705880W
Look inside a pyramid Look inside a pyramid Mari C. Schuh "Simple text and photographs present ancient Egyptian pyramids, their construction, and their interaction with the environment"--Provided by publisher. OL5831064W