Books to Read
Non-Fiction
Alex, Lynn M. Iowa's Archaeological Past. University of Iowa
Press, 2000.
Describes the people and artifacts of Iowa's past, including photographs
of archaeological discoveries.
Macaulay, David. Motel of the Mysteries. Houghton Mifflin,
1979.
Presents a study of modern civilization from the viewpoint of archaeologists
in the year 4022 who are examining artifacts of twentieth-century
American life.
McIntosh, Jane. Archeology (Eyewitness Books). DK, 2000.
Explores the world of archaeology and looks at some of the techniques
that are used by scientists to piece together information about past
civilizations. Contains numerous color photos of actual artifacts.
Panchyk, Richard. Archaeology for Kids: Uncovering the Mysteries
of Our Past: 25 Activities. Chicago Review Press, 2001.
Provides an overview of the archaeological process, from research
to preservation and describes how artifacts can help people learn
about the past.
Scheller, William. Amazing Archaeologists and Their Finds.
Oliver Press, 1994.
Contains profiles of nine famous archaeologists and the treasures
that they uncovered.
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