archeologists

In this insightful volume, readers discover archaeologists' goals as they dig up discoveries and the training needed to get a foothold in the field.

Mary Russell, wife of Sherlock Holmes, investigates the murder of their archeologist friend, Dorothy Ruskin, who had given them an inlaid box with a tattered roll of papyrus inside, supposedly written by Mary Magdalene.

Profiles archaeologists around the world, exploring their passion for their work, their diverse projects, and the challenges and joys of their chosen field.

An old friend's death sends Ruth to Lancaster to investigate an important archeological discovery, but what she finds is a mystery that may have gotten her friend murdered.

Indiana Jones, following the clues provided by a powerful Icelandic stone and its accompanying journal, sets off with beautiful Danish scientist Ulla Tornaes into the Arctic in search of the lost city of Ultima Thule.

"The second installment in the bestselling gothic series, about an ancient order who speak the truth behind Christ's miracles and strive to protect the world from evil"--Provided by publisher.

Husband-and-wife team Sam and Remi Fargo are in Mexico, when they come upon a remarkable discovery: the skeleton of a man clutching an ancient sealed pot, and within the pot, a Mayan book, larger than anyone has ever seen. The book contains astonishing information about the Mayans, about their cities, and about mankind itself. The secrets are so powerful that some people would do anything to possess them--the Fargos are about to find out.

Egytologist Matthew Sedon and student Isabella de Reims, imbued with the spirits of legendary lovers Griffin and Sabine, continue their love affair and their pursuit of the archaeological secrets of Alexandria through a series of postcards, letters, and drawings.

Archaeologist Nina Kirov, attacked after making an astonishing discovery, teams up with Kurt Austin, leader of the National Underwater Marine Agency, to try and learn why archaeologists around the world are being brutally murdered, and together they discover an ancient secret that will challenge some of America's basic historical beliefs.

Simple text and illustrations discuss archaeologists and their search for clues about the past through excavations, artifact analysis, and use of technology, and covers how much schooling is needed and various types of sites that can be explored.