
Digging Deep
How Science Unearths Puzzles from the Past
Laura Scandiffio(Author)
Annick Press Ltd
Published on 23. May 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
116 pages
978-1-77321-238-8 (ISBN)
Description
Every archeological find adds to our understanding of the world, but sometimes a discovery is made that is so startling and different that it changes the way we view history. Digging Deep showcases the most exciting examples of these lost puzzle pieces and how recent advances in science brought them to light. From the new clues about life in the Stone Age gleaned from OEtzi the Ice Man, to new opinions about King Richard III's villainous reputation deduced from the discovery of his long-lost tomb, Digging Deep is full of fascinating examples of how modern science has disrupted the status quo.
Sidebars and illustrations with easy-to-follow explanations of radio-carbon dating, DNA, and other scientific topics provide further reading to satisfy readers with an interest in STEM.
Sidebars and illustrations with easy-to-follow explanations of radio-carbon dating, DNA, and other scientific topics provide further reading to satisfy readers with an interest in STEM.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ontario
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Color illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 190 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-77321-238-8 (9781773212388)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Laura Scandiffio is the award-winning author of many nonfiction books for young readers, including People Who Said No; Outlaws, Spies, and Gangsters; and Fight to Learn. She lives in Toronto.
Content
Detectives of the Past [Introduction]
1. OEtzi the Iceman: Time Traveler from the Stone Age
2. Deadly Knowledge: Discovery of the Oldest Poison
3. Under the Jungle: Lost Cities of Cambodia
4. Lost Ships of the Arctic: The Hunt for HMS Erebus and Terror
5. Hidden Majesty: The Lost Grave of Richard III
6. Chauvet Cave: Where Art Began
1. OEtzi the Iceman: Time Traveler from the Stone Age
2. Deadly Knowledge: Discovery of the Oldest Poison
3. Under the Jungle: Lost Cities of Cambodia
4. Lost Ships of the Arctic: The Hunt for HMS Erebus and Terror
5. Hidden Majesty: The Lost Grave of Richard III
6. Chauvet Cave: Where Art Began