What is an archaeologist?

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Title:

What is an archaeologist?

Author:

Romero, Libby, author.

Series:

National Geographic kids readers.

Level 3.

Summary:

Decribes the role of the archaeologist, including what they do, what tools they use in the field, and the future of the profession.

Audience:

Grades K-3.

Ages 6-9.

General Note:

"Be a Nat Geo Kids Super Reader"--Cover.

Includes index.

Contents:

What is archaeology? -- Digging into the past -- Tools of the trade -- Archaeologists in action -- 7 types of archaeologists -- Unexpected discoveries -- Unsolved mysteries -- The future of archaeology.

Physical Description:

48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.

Genre:

Readers (Publications)

Subject Term:

Archaeologists -- Juvenile literature.

Archaeology -- Juvenile literature.

Publisher:

National Geographic,

Publication Date:

2019

ISBN:

9781426335112

9781426335129

9781544432335

9780876176580

Publication Information:

Washington, DC : National Geographic, [2019]

Call Number:

JR 930.1 ROMERO

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In this Level 3 reader, you can learn all about how archaeologists unearth history, from Egyptian pyramids to Incan roads, and everything in between.

Travel around the world and back in time to learn about one of the coolest careers. Discover what archaeologists do, from digging through sand to traversing the jungle to diving into underwater caves. You'll explore exciting discoveries that change our perception of history and check out some of the newest technologies that let us dig deeper into the past than ever before.

National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading has proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 3 text provides accessible yet
wide-ranging information for fluent readers. Each reader includes text written by an experienced, skilled children's books author, a photo glossary, and interactive features in which kids get to reinforce what they've learned in the book.

Author Notes

Libby Romero was a journalist and a teacher before becoming an author. She has written teacher's guides, interactive whiteboards, and a variety of other materials for publishers such as National Geographic's Explorer magazine and the Smithsonian Institution's Tween Tribune. Romero is the author of dozens of books, including the National Geographic Reader biography Ibn al-Haytham- The Man Who Discovered How We See .

What Is Archaeology?	p. 4
Digging Into the Past	p. 6
Tools of the Trade	p. 12
Archaeologists in Action	p. 20
7 Types of Archaeologists	p. 26
Unexpected Discoveries	p. 28
Unsolved Mysteries	p. 34
The Future of Archaeology	p. 40
Quiz Whiz	p. 44
Glossary	p. 46
Index	p. 48

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