Digging Deep With an Archaeologist (Get to Work!)

Stoltman, Joan

ISBN 10: 1538212277 ISBN 13: 9781538212271

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Pub, 2018

Synopsis

The life of an archaeologist is exciting and competitive, as these specialized scientists race to discover, change, and expand what the world knows about its history. With each breakthrough, books are rewritten and the stories of both nature and humans on this planet are illuminated, revealing a never-ending scope of fascinating, astonishing wonder. This volume dives right into the daily work of an archaeologist, explaining concepts and field terminology in an accessible way. Activities throughout the book will engage and inspire. By providing an "inside scoop" to young readers interested in this enthralling science, this volume is sure to be a hit.

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Gr 3-6�Despite their titles, these books are not hands-on, day-in-the-life profiles of individuals in each of the named professions. Rather, they provide an overview of the requirements of each job, sprinkling in some vocabulary, a few activities, and a reasonable description of the specializations within each career. Children interested in cooking will learn that culinary school is not the only path to a commercial kitchen, while potential architects find out that in addition to college, they�ll have to pass a monster of an exam�after having interned at an architecture firm. Soft skills (teamwork, listening, leadership) are listed as well as academic proficiency. In each volume, stock photos of adults accompany the basic text, and the back matter includes a rather dated list of resources. �VERDICT Though the set is less interactive than the name would suggest, it still could be a serviceable addition to most collections.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Pub
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1538212277
• ISBN 13: 9781538212271
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 24