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Archaeologist Verity Grey has been drawn to the dark legends of the Scottish Borderlands in search of the truth buried in a rocky field by the sea. Her eccentric boss has spent his whole life searching for the resting place of the lost Ninth Roman Legion and is convinced he's finally found it—not because of any scientific evidence, but because a local boy has "seen" a Roman soldier walking in the fields, a ghostly sentinel who guards the bodies...
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Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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A sweeping history of Jerusalem and the pivotal role that archaeology has played--both in its invention as a modern holy city and as the match that lit a geopolitical fire beneath it In 1863, a French politician and adventurer heard a rumor of biblical treasures beneath Jerusalem. At the time, Jerusalem was a venerable backwater, not the thriving religious center we think of today. Archaeology itself was in its infancy--more a pastime for treasure-hunting...
3) Dead by dusk
Author
Series
Alliance vampires volume 6
Publisher
Zebra Books, Kensington Publishing Corp
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
An Italian getaway was just the cure Stephanie Cahill needed to recover from a painful past. But the picture perfect Bella Vista has been hiding dark secrets of its own. Thought to be eternally damned, a long-dormant vampire has been unleashed by an archeological dig--not the kind of research Grant Peterson signed on for. And it seems he's not the only one attracted to Stephanie's dark charms. As the ancient seaside village plunges into terror, the...
6) The tombs
Author
Series
Fargo adventure volume 4
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Husband-and-wife team Sam and Remi Fargo are intrigued when an archaeologist friend requests their help excavating a top secret historical site. What they find will set them on a hunt for a prize greater than they could ever imagine. The clues point to the hidden tomb of Attila the Hun, the High King who was reportedly buried with a vast fortune of gold and jewels and plunder . . . a bounty that has never been found. As they follow the trail through...
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A thrilling history of the West's scramble for the riches of ancient Egypt by the foremost Egyptologist of our time. From the decipherment of hieroglyphics in 1822 to the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon a hundred years later, the uncovering of Egypt's ancient past took place in an atmosphere of grand adventure and international rivalry. In A World Beneath the Sands, the acclaimed Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson chronicles...
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Series
Creepy and true volume 3
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
"Discover all the mysteries, facts, and discoveries about skeletons that are creepy--and true--in the much-anticipated companion to Mummies Exposed! and Ghosts Unveiled! The Creepy and True series explores strange phenomena, fun facts, and out of the ordinary discoveries. Have you ever wondered what lies beneath our feet? Bones have a story to tell--and not always a happy one. Bones Unearthed!, book 3 of the Creepy and True series, investigates remarkable...
9) National Geographic investigates ancient Greece: archaeology unlocks the secrets of Greece's past
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Discusses important archeological finds from Greece's past and reveals how archaeologists use the latest technology to discover clues to ancient Greek civilization.
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Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Egypt boasts some of the most spectacular ancient ruins in the world, scattered across the entire country. Over the past two centuries, archaeologists have unearthed the burials of some of Egypt's celebrated pharaohs, from the chambers deep within the famed pyramids at Giza to the tombs hidden away in the rocky hills of the Valley of the Kings. And yet, many of the most intriguing and notorious individuals remain unaccounted for. Where are Alexander...
12) Silent scream
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Series
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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When an old college roommate invites Claire Britten to join her on an archaeological dig at a Florida peat bog, it’s an offer the renowned forensic psychologist can’t refuse. Claire’s husband, criminal lawyer Nick Markwood, is comforted to see Claire working on a prehistoric burial site instead of an open grave for once. But Claire’s investigative instincts kick in when some of The Black Bog’s perfectly preserved corpses show signs of a...
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Series
Greek islands mystery volume 1
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
A beautiful archeologist and daughter of a local ship owner is found dead at a dig on the Greek Island of Chios. After the body of her young assistant is also discovered, the chief officer of the local police force suspects that the pair turned up something of real value, all evidence to the contrary, and sets out to conquer the evil threatening his formerly peaceful island.
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Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Ancient humans have left their marks of civilization around the world. There are many incredible ruins to see, from massive cliffside dwellings to temples and tombs. Archaeological Site Bucket List examines some of the amazing remains of ancient civilizations" --
Author
Publisher
Minotaur Books
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
When her brother goes missing after contacting her from the site of an Icelandic rescue mission, Kristin is pursued by vigilantes from the U.S. Army and discovers a conspiracy involving a crashed World War II plane and the fate of its survivors.
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