The oldest paintings in the Cave of Altamira are more than 20,000 years old! Created by early humans, the paintings now give scientists a glimpse into the lives of people long ago. This… More →
Digging Up the Past
A sudden commotion stirs the dig site. Someone has found the entrance to a long-forgotten tomb! Scenes like this may seem like movie lore, but they can happen in real life. This series for reluctant readers explores some of the world’s most famous archaeological discoveries, from China’s Terra-Cotta Army to King Tut’s Tomb in Egypt.
Immersive opening narratives give way to maps, graphs, and profiles in this high-interest series all about digging up the past!
A group of tourists crowds into a dusty room with brightly painted walls. They have entered King TutХs tomb! Priceless artifacts once filled every chamber of the tomb. Now they are in museums More →
ChinaХs famous terra-cotta army has at least 8,000 soldiers! More than 2,000 years ago, this army was created to protect the tomb of the ancient Chinese emperor Qin Shihuang. Today, the army… More →
Thousands of years ago, royals gathered in the luxurious Palace of Knossos. Today, the palace is in ruins. Though bright frescoes still decorate its walls, the walls themselves are crumbling. More →
Most people know the Titanic from television or movies. But there are a few things that Hollywood left out. This high-interest title takes readers on a journey across the ocean to explore the More →