archeology

Two American teenagers uncover a plot to rob the tomb of an Egyptian pharoah.

An account of major archaeologists' explorations and their discoveries, including Pompeii, Troy, Mycenae, Crete, the empires of Egypt, the kingdoms of Assyria, Babylonia, and Sumeria, and the empires of the Aztecs, the Mayas, and the Toltecs.

Explains the work of contemporary archaeologists, how field work is done, and the conservation of sites.

How archaeologists use advanced technology to reconstruct the past.

Discusses how information on the settling and exploration of America before Columbus has been compiled from archaeological discoveries.

Introduces the study of archaeology through the adventures of a group of young scientists who discover ancient treasures and visit mysterious ruins. Includes quizzes, vocabulary lists, and related activities.

Examines the myths and paranormal phenomena concerning Atlantis, the Great Pyramid, the meaning of the megaliths, and other archaeological findings.

Explains the methods and equipment used by modern archaeologists and describes some of the discoveries these scientists have made in oceans throughout the world.

Explains how detective work and the latest scientific techniques are used to piece together the clues about how people lived in the past.

Forensic anthropologist Lindsay Chamberlain is drawn into a maelstrom of suspicion, accusation, and terror when she signs on to participate in an archaeological dig at the Jasper Creek Site and uncovers human remains that are much younger than the ancient bones she expected to find.