{"product_id":"dig-uncover-the-secrets-of-the-past-with-archaeology-hardcover","title":"Dig!: Uncover the Secrets of the Past with Archaeology - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRuth Hatfield\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSophia Watts\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUncover the secrets of the past with the latest archaeological knowhow in\u003ci\u003e Dig!\u003c\/i\u003e, a scientific journey through millions of years of human history.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDo 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 \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e we know all that? \u003cb\u003eThe answer is archaeology!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe ancient past may seem like it's frozen in time, but in fact it never stops changing, thanks to archaeology. In \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDig!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, you'll \u003cb\u003ejoin archaeologists on excavations\u003c\/b\u003e, marvel at the \u003cb\u003emost incredible archaeological finds\u003c\/b\u003e, and even \u003cb\u003ewitness the world as it was hundreds, thousands, and millions of years ago\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eReal-life archaeologist Ruth Hatfield\u003c\/b\u003e is your expert guide to the wonders of this amazing science, peeling back the layers with \u003cb\u003ebitesize, clear, and simple text\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eIllustrator Sophia Watts\u003c\/b\u003e brings the past to life in \u003cb\u003ebuzzing, detail-rich scenes\u003c\/b\u003e and spotlight artifacts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs you dig up the history beneath your feet, here are just some of the finds you'll come face-to-face with: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur earliest ancestor in Ethiopia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Vikings' softer side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHundred-thousand-year-old head lice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe afterlife army of China's first emperor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Greek palace buried 3,000 years ago by a volcanic eruption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"living\" archaeology of rapidly changing places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e... and all the techniques archaeologists use to investigate, from cutting-edge technology to the simple power of observation!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you're finished digging up the past, turn to the back of the book for a \u003cb\u003ecomplete timeline of your discoveries\u003c\/b\u003e, as well as \u003cb\u003etips on how to start doing archaeology\u003c\/b\u003e from your own back yard. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDig!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is packed with the newest and most fascinating facts from the world of archaeology, and is perfect for any budding historian \u003cb\u003e6-8 years old\u003c\/b\u003e, 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!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRuth Hatfield\u003c\/b\u003e lives in Cambridge, however as a field archaeologist she is often to be found in far flung locations around the world. Ruth has been writing stories for most of her life, and what she loves most is to explore the way in which imagination gives limitless possibilities to make our own lives extraordinary. In her spare time she eats books, gallops around on horses, pedals around on her bike and tries not to break too many bones.\u003cbr\u003eHer debut novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Storms\u003c\/i\u003e was published in the UK by Hot Key Books in 2014 and in the USA by Henry Holt in 2015. \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Storms\u003c\/i\u003e is part of a trilogy, the second of which, \u003ci\u003eThe Colour of Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e was published in the UK in 2015 and 2016 in the USA. The final part, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e was published in the UK in 2016 and in the USA in 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSophia Watts\u003c\/b\u003e (she\/her) is a designer and illustrator from Nottingham, UK. She graduated from Leeds Arts University with a first class honors degree in Illustration and is currently based in South West London where she lives with her girlfriend. Sophia's passions include animals, food, and travel, themes that feature prominently in her work. She particularly enjoys creating scenes that capture the true essence of the places she visits, adding in the small nuances that make each location unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11 x 9.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 05, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63613878501725,"sku":"9780711295681","price":28.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/5558\/2813\/files\/yg8QfqbenY9780711295681.webp?v=1772002451","url":"https:\/\/novellybooks.com\/products\/dig-uncover-the-secrets-of-the-past-with-archaeology-hardcover","provider":"Novelly Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}