Dig It!: Archaeology for Kids by Caitlin Sockin Hardcover Book

Description: Dig It! by Caitlin Sockin, Dr Arbuckle, Dr Valladares Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Dig It! Archaeology for Kids takes readers on a tour through the fascinating world of archaeology, pausing along the way for glimpses into the past lives of people in ancient civilizations across the globe throughout time. This archaeological journey itinerary includes steps in archaeology--finding a site, excavation, lab work, interpretation, and conservation--and types of archaeologists. Bonus topics include tie-ins to the fields of history and art history, household archaeology, artifact museum ownership, and the impact of climate on artifacts.These pauses at new and familiar archaeological sites exemplify each new topic on our tour by demonstrating how these amazing discoveries incorporated archaeological methods. These entertaining, real-life examples are accompanied by beautiful visual spreads, many which include QR-codes that kids and parents can scan with their smartphone to watch drone fly-over videos of archaeological sites and demonstrations of dig techniques!Dig It! Archaeology for Kids aims to inspire young minds to dig deeper into archaeology through at-home activities, guides, and career paths. Kids and teens will also build critical thinking skills through artifact interpretation to apply to their own lives. Through the pressing artifact ownership issue and exploring cultural heritage through sites, kids will gain a better understanding of the world on a larger scale.Kids, teens, and adult readers will all walk away having learned something new about this vast world of archaeology, whether it be about an ancient civilization or archaeological method. Can you dig it? Author Biography Caitlin Sockin is an author and Assistant Publisher at WunderMill Books Persnickety Press. Caitlin holds dual degrees in Archaeology and Classics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her interest in archaeology and classics began at a very young age, with her first museum visits and fascination with Egyptian pharaohs and deities. She created Dig It! to inspire kids to explore ancient history as it relates to their own lives, and potentially pursue archaeological interests as a hobby or career.Contributing Editor, Dr. Benjamin S. Arbuckle, is a professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received his PhD in Archaeology from Harvard University. Dr. Arbuckle studies the ancient history and prehistory of Southwestern Asia and carries a special passion for exploring human-animal relationships, including the hidden histories of the animals that live closest to us--pets, livestock, and "vermin."Contributing Editor, Dr. Hérica Valladares, is an associate professor of Classics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she teaches courses on the art and archaeology of the ancient Mediterranean. She is a faculty member of UNCs Curriculum in Archaeology and serves as the Chair of the Academic Advisory Council for the Ackland Art Museum. Her book, Painting, Poetry, and the Invention of Tenderness in the Early Roman Empire, was published by Cambridge University Press in 2021. Details ISBN 1943978670 ISBN-13 9781943978670 Title Dig It! Author Caitlin Sockin, Dr Arbuckle, Dr Valladares Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 100 Publisher Persnickety Press GE_Item_ID:159224194; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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