Hart, George
Summary: Presents a photo essay on ancient Egypt and the people who lived there, documented through the mummies, pottery, weapons, and other objects they left behind.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 932 HARCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 932 HARMicklos, John
Summary: "The bloody Battle of Spotsylvania Court House took place in May 1864. The frantic back-and-forth fighting at an area now called the Bloody Angle was among the fiercest single-day battles of the entire Civil War. How did the bullet-riddled stump of a once-mighty oak tree there become a symbol of the conflict? What can its story tell us about that day's battle and the broader history of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.7 MICSutton, Laurie
Summary: When Scooby-Doo and the gang arrive at Professor Dinkley's archaeological dig in Mexico, they find Velma's uncle missing, and the workers terrified of chupacabras and Aztec gods--and the reader must help them solve the mystery.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2014
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1 available in Juvenile- Series, Call number: J Fiction Series Sutton 2014Nelson, Jo
Summary: "Welcome to the museum! Here you will find a collection of objects from ancient civilisations. Objects of beauty, functionality, war, life, death and burial. As you wander from room to room, explore the magnificence of what civilisations have left behindover thousands of years of human history!"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: BPP 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Oversize, Call number: J 930.1 NELRubalcaba, Jill
Summary: "Have you ever wondered about the real location of the Garden of Eden? Or how Moses could have parted the Red Sea? Well, archaeologists have wondered, too, and they have some ideas. Journey to the ancient world through lovely retellings of popular bible stories paired with classical art. Explore fascinating archaeological discoveries that illuminate how or where these stories might have...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 220.95 RUBCoven, Wanda
Summary: On a class field trip, Henry hopes to dig up a dinosaur bone with his lucky shovel.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon 2021
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE COVHarper, Benjamin
Summary: In this version of the Jules Verne classic, Mateo, a young velociraptor, finds a puzzling artifact on his class's archaeological dig, which his famous uncle, Dr. Raptor, declares is a clue to the disappearance of the scientist, Ernie Stegosaur; the Doctor, his lab assistant, Darby, and Mateo follow the clue to the center of the Earth and discover a strange civilization--inhabited by creatures...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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Summary: In this informative account, Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler tell the story of the powerful pharaohs who commissioned the pyramids at Giza and offer a fascinating look at the culture of the afterlife in ancient Egypt, explaining exactly how mummies were made.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC 2015
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J900 WHE BASKETMilosavljevich, Stefan
Summary: "What links shipwrecks, Egyptian treasure, and fossilized Viking poop? They're all things that have been discovered by archaeologists! Pick up your shovel and Indiana Jones hat and dig into the world of archaeology in this nonfiction kids' book by YouTuber Stefan Milosavljevich. Alongside beautiful illustrations by Sam Caldwell you'll find incredible tales from history, including: The ancient...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Neon Squid 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 930.102 MILCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 930.102 MILNorthrop, Michael
Summary: Alex and Ren must confront the Death Walkers, The Order, and an army of the dead in an attempt to save themselves, Alex's mother, and the world--and hope that Ammit, the Devourer of Egyptian legend, will be able to separate the guilty from the innocent.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J TQ 5Pratt, Leonie
Summary: "Who were the Celts exactly? Did you know they lived on top of hills? Do you have any idea how Celtic warriors made themselves look really scary in battle? Discover all the answers and lots more about the Celts in this fascinating book."--Back cover.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Around Usb PrattCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE PRAStilton, Geronimo
Summary: When Geronimo Stilton and his friends time travel to three different centuries seeking artifacts missing from the mouseum, they meet Alexander the Great, Queen Cleopatra, Francis Drake, and Mozart.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J FIC STISummary: Discover amazing objects and simple first words in this brilliant nature book for curious little ones.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Nosy Crow, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2020
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Summary: "Athens, Greece, is best known for the Parthenon, the ruins of an ancient temple completed in 438 BC to honor the goddess Athena. But what many people don't know is that it only served as a temple for a couple hundred years. It then became a church, then a mosque, and by the end of the 1600s served as a storehouse for munitions. When an enemy army fired hundreds of cannon balls at the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J900 WHEHansen, Grace
Summary: "The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt was built thousands of years ago, but still stands today. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's description.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 932 HANBerenstain, Mike
Summary: The Bear family travels back in time, and what a sight it is! They get to see mummies up close in ancient Egypt, cheer loudly during a medieval jousting match, dine at the very first Thanksgiving, and more.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Festival, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2018
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Summary: "Built by the Inca people thousands of years ago, Machu Picchu still stands today after it was mysteriously abandoned by those who inhabited it. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2018
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Summary: If you have ever looked at a piece of pottery, a toy, or a coin from the past, then you have seen an artifact. Artifacts are things that people made and used. Over time, broken or unwanted objects were thrown on trash piles. Others were buried by natural disasters, or covered over by new buildings. This high-interest text shows several artifacts related to American history, including toys,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973 LINSummary: It's 1880's London and Cavis and Millward are putting the finishing touches on their first Christmas musical. Filled with spectacle and more electric lights than London has ever seen. Unfortunately, a church pageant is opening the same night, right down the street, featuring a priceless artifact that hasn't been seen in 80 years! Just how far will Cavis go to make sure his show opens on top?
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Home Video 2002
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD VEGLevy, Janey.
Summary: Who were the earliest Americans? When, how, and from where did they enter and spread across the continent? And what is their relationship to modern Native Americans? Anthropologists develop theories to answer these questions based on the evidence they discover. Their theoriesand the discoveries that prove and disprove themare highlighted in this fascinating volume, full of awe-inspiring facts...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970 LEVSteele, Philip
Summary: "This stunning book will lead you on a thrilling journey back in time to the land of the ancient Egyptians. Meet mighty pharaohs and powerful queens. Awaken mythical gods and magical goddesses. Watch everyday life along the River Nile. Every spread reveals a fabulous treasure and its unique story. Unwrap a pharaoh's mummy, decipher hieroglyphics, discover why an amulet is lucky, and what...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Weldon Owen 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 932 STEMartin, Jerome
Summary: This information book provides a simple introduction to the world of the ancient Maya. It describes their bustling cities and tall temples, their religious beliefs, the customs of their kings and nobles, and their passion for cacao. Perfectly suited to beginner readers, it is full of facts, illustrations, and photographs of historical artefacts.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Around Usb MartinCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE MAROwings, Lisa.
Summary: "Engaging images accompany information about Stonehenge. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media, Inc. 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 936 OWIBrown, Carron
Summary: Explore natural and man-made wonders from ancient cities to modern volcanoes.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller 2018