Overview
Uncover the secrets of the past with the latest archaeological knowhow in Dig!, a scientific journey through millions of years of human history.
Do you have a favorite history fact? Maybe you know that the ancient Romans had central heating, or that humans once shared this planet with giant sloths. But have you ever wondered how we know all that? The answer is archaeology!
The ancient past may seem like it's frozen in time, but in fact it never stops changing, thanks to archaeology. In Dig!, you'll join archaeologists on excavations, marvel at the most incredible archaeological finds, and even witness the world as it was hundreds, thousands, and millions of years ago. Real-life archaeologist Ruth Hatfield is your expert guide to the wonders of this amazing science, peeling back the layers with bitesize, clear, and simple text. Illustrator Sophia Watts brings the past to life in buzzing, detail-rich scenes and spotlight artifacts.
As you dig up the history beneath your feet, here are just some of the finds you'll come face-to-face with:
- Our earliest ancestor in Ethiopia
- The Vikings' softer side
- Hundred-thousand-year-old head lice
- The afterlife army of China's first emperor
- A Greek palace buried 3,000 years ago by a volcanic eruption
- The "living" archaeology of rapidly changing places
- ... and all the techniques archaeologists use to investigate, from cutting-edge technology to the simple power of observation!
When you're finished digging up the past, turn to the back of the book for a complete timeline of your discoveries, as well as tips on how to start doing archaeology from your own back yard.
Dig! is packed with the newest and most fascinating facts from the world of archaeology, and is perfect for any budding historian 6–8 years old, as a STEM-focused introduction to a future career—or simply as an invitation to go outside, get some dirt under their fingernails, and see what they dig up!
This book title, Dig! (Uncover the Secrets of the Past with Archaeology), ISBN: 9780711295681, by Ruth Hatfield, Sophia Watts, published by Wide Eyed Editions (August 5, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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