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Uncovering the Past Simon Adams - All books by this author Older children get an exciting new perspective on human history as they explore astonishing archaeological discoveries at sites around the world. A compellingly readable text is complemented with hundreds of fascinating color photos that show archaeological digs, freshly excavated buildings and monuments, ancient art and artifacts, and even the lava-covered bodies of men and women found in ancient Pompeii’s ruins. The discoveries examined in this handsomely illustrated book range in time from the Ice Age Altamira cave paintings in Spain (circa 12,000 B.C.E.) to the deep-sea exploration of the ocean liner Titanic, which sank in the Atlantic in 1912. Among the sites shown and discussed, are—
About The Author: Simon Adams edited children’s reference books and other nonfiction books before turning to full-time writing. He is the author of more than 50 books for children on a wide variety of subjects, including history and jazz. He lives in London. (0764142739) Paperback / 128 Pages / 8 1/2 x 11 / 2009 | ||
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