Archaeology Detectives
(back cover)(picture caption)Modern techniques such as radio carbon dating and pollen analysis have often completely overturned early theories on  civilizations.(picture caption)Mohenjo-Daro Knossos Mont Lassoisthe Valley of the kings(picture caption)Interpret all sorts of evidence to find lost and hidden cities!(picture caption)Look over archaeologists'shoulders to discover the amazing past!ARCHAEOLOGY DETECTIVESlinks archaeological techniques with the incredible stories of how pioneers decoded ancient voices and discovered lost worlds. Author Simon Adams describes the thrilling process of analysis, frustrations, breakthroughs--and luck.* DECIPHERfascinating ancient documents* LEARNhow people lived --from their bones* EXPLOREAltamira, Troy, Machu Picchu, and many other sites* MEETthe courageous pioneers* READabout the curse of the pharaohs* DIVEdown to discover underwater sitesHoward Carter, who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in Egypt, spent nearly ten years cataloging the priceless artifacts he found there.