The Usborne introduction to archaeology : Internet-linked by Wheatley, Abigail, 1974-, Reid, Struan; Woodcock, John, 1953-; McNee, Ian instant download

The Usborne introduction to archaeology : Internet-linked by Wheatley, Abigail, 1974-, Reid, Struan; Woodcock, John, 1953-; McNee, Ian instant download

128 pages ; 28 cm, This superb new book takes a fresh and exciting look at the fascinating world of archaeology. Explore some of the world's most famous archaeological sites and see some of the amazing finds that have been unearthed. Find out about the painstaking detective work of archaeologists and read about the latest technological advances in dating, conserving and reconstructing the past, Includes index, Internet links -- What is archaeology? -- Surviving through the ages -- Trash or treasure? -- All dried up -- Soggy soils -- Icy sites -- Watery graves -- Archaeology by continent:: Africa -- North America -- South America -- Australasia and Oceania -- Asia -- Europe -- Archaeology fact file: Codebreakers -- Historical dating -- Seasonal dating -- Radioactive dating -- Preserving the past -- Face from the past -- Fakes and forgeries -- Fact or fiction? -- Dangerous times -- Landmarks in archaeology