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Accidental archaeologists : true stories of unexpected discoveries / Sarah Albee ; [illustrated by] Nathan Hackett.
"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
- ISBN: 1338575783
- ISBN: 9781338575798
- ISBN: 1338575791
- Physical Description: 213 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 194-200). |
| 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: | 990L Lexile Ages 8-12. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader MG 7.5 6 6 509942 |
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| Subject: | Archaeology > History > Juvenile literature. Discoveries in science > History > Juvenile literature. Archaeologists > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Instructional and educational works. |
Available copies
- 8 of 10 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 10 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale Public Library | JUV 930.1 ALBEE (Text) | 50688010817790 | Juv Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Degenstein Community Library | JNF 930.1 ALBEE PBK (Text) | 35031301194420 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Exeter Community Library | J 930.1 ALB (Text) | 33249024765061 | Children's Non-fiction | Available | - |
| Indian Valley Public Library | Juv 930.1 Albee (Text) | 39427103547204 | Juvenile Nonfiction Room: Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked Out | 05/09/2024 |
| Martin Library | Kids 930.1 ALB Nonfiction (Text) | 33454005776414 | Childrens Area | Checked Out | 05/04/2024 |
| Reading Public Library RPL - Main | J 930.1 Alb (Text) | 33223008673351 | Children's Non-fiction | Available | - |
| Southern Lehigh Public Library | J 930.1 ALB (Text) | 30044100869405 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Village Library | Kids 930.1 ALB Nonfiction (Text) | 34215000781538 | Childrens Area | Available | - |
| Wyomissing Public Library | J 930.1 ALB (Text) | 35012001550189 | Juv. Non-Fiction | Available | - |
| Hughes Library | J930.1 ALB (Text) | 32378005156544 | Juv Nonfiction | Available | - |
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" --
