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Tomb Explorers

by Nicola Barber
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Tomb Explorers examines the hunt for and discovery of ancient tombs, and the valuable treasures they hold, whether that be gold and jewels, or important artifacts that offer us a window on to the past. Part of the Treasure Hunters series, 'Tomb Explorers' offers a crosscurricular mix of science & technology and history & civilizations, with a fun, dramatic approach. Tombs covered in the book include that of Tutankhamun, the Sumerian royal tombs of Ur, the Terracotta Army of ancient China, and the Mayan tombs of Palanque in the Mexican Rainforest, and the Oseberg ship burial. The book also looks at the motives for these searches, and the importance of responsible archaeology: were the treasure hunters driven by personal greed or glory, or did they embark on their quest with a historical interest and a desire to preserve the lost treasures?

  • Creators

  • Series

    Treasure Hunters

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 1, 2013

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781410969286
      • File size: 35649 KB

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781410969286
      • File size: 35558 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 7.1
    • Lexile® Measure: 1050
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 6-9

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2013

      Gr 5-8-Readers of these exciting titles will join searches for some of the planet's most storied places and legendary treasures. After helpful introductions that lay foundations so children will understand why thieves might want to steal art or treasure hunters take such risks, each volume contains chapters that follow the discovery and/or quests for objects such as "Roman Riches" or locations such as the legendary city of Troy. This format allows for development of topics and inclusion of sufficient background information. Concluding spreads nicely pull together themes and facts. The attractive full-color photos and illustrations of expeditions, explorers, and artifacts are both appealing and informative. While this set captures the thrill of the hunt, it also emphasizes the historical and cultural value of the treasures and how serendipitous discoveries and challenging missions have improved historians' understanding of the past.

      Copyright 2013 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:7.1
  • Lexile® Measure:1050
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:6-9

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