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1) Shackles from the deep: tracing the path of a sunken slave ship, a bitter past, and a rich legacy
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English
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Presents an investigation into the wreck of the Henrietta Marie and how it reflects the tragic history of slavery in England, West Africa, the Caribbean and America.
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English
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For more than 3,000 years, Egypt was a great civilization that thrived along the banks of the Nile River. But when its cities crumbled to dust, Egypt’s culture and the secrets of its hieroglyphic writings were
also lost. The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt explains how archaeologists have pieced together their discoveries to slowly reveal the history of Egypt’s people, its pharaohs, and its golden days.
also lost. The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt explains how archaeologists have pieced together their discoveries to slowly reveal the history of Egypt’s people, its pharaohs, and its golden days.
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Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Investigate famous excavations and the archaeologists and paleontologists who led them with Excavation Exploration. Through artifacts such as fossils, mummies, and bones, readers will discover how we learn about the past through fossils and burial sites. Full-color photos and infographics bring these amazing ancient discoveries to life! Table of contents, diagram, map, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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"Investigate some of history's ancient artifacts and the archaeologists who uncover them in Uncovering Ancient Artifacts. Through artifacts such as pottery, cave paintings, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, readers will discover how we learn about the past through ancient art, writings, and burial sites"--Amazon.com.
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QEB Pub
Pub. Date
[2011]
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English
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"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 of and preserved these shipwrecks"--Provided by publisher.
15) Wretched ruins
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Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
[2010]
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English
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Describes ruins from around the world, along with the history from each site.
16) Archaeologists
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Smart Apple Media
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2005.
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English
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Explores the training, tools, and working conditions of an archaeologist.
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Britannical Educational Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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For millennia, tales of lost civilizations have captivated humanity, and foremost among them is the legend of Atlantis. In this guide to Atlantis and other lost lands, readers will learn to sort through fact and fiction, learning about the historical origins of lost-city legends, the lessons they teach us, archaeological digs for the truth, and-perhaps closest to home-their place in popular culture. The main focus is on the tale of Atlantis, with...