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Discover the fascinating mysteries surrounding the Great Wall of China. An iconic symbol, the wall's sections, trenches, and barriers stretch across more than 5,500 miles. How and why was it built? Scientists have many theories, but plenty of mysteries remain.

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9781512440133

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"""These attractive titles focus on archaeological efforts to answer enduring questions about some of the ancient world’s most famous sites.""—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple"

"""These attractive titles focus on archaeological efforts to answer enduring questions about some of the ancient world's most famous sites.""--School Library Journal, Series Made Simple -- (11/1/2017 12:00:00 AM)"

Gr 4-6-These attractive titles focus on archaeological efforts to answer enduring questions about some of the ancient world's most famous sites. Books have four- to six-page chapters that introduce the places and their modern discovery, describe early and recent archaeological studies, and discuss new and evolving theories that may explain why and how they were built and their use and significance. The information and background presented are sufficiently explained. Myth Alert! and Dig Deep! sidebars debunk pop culture myths about the sites and add information about related subjects. A Science Spotlight conclusion looks at a new technology that is changing archaeology and providing clues about the past. Images are a mixture of good color photos and artist renderings. Though the series is well written and will be helpful for reports, most of its content has already received wide coverage. VERDICT An additional purchase for large collections. --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple --Journal

Gr 4-6-These attractive titles focus on archaeological efforts to answer enduring questions about some of the ancient world's most famous sites. Books have four- to six-page chapters that introduce the places and their modern discovery, describe early and recent archaeological studies, and discuss new and evolving theories that may explain why and how they were built and their use and significance. The information and background presented are sufficiently explained. Myth Alert! and Dig Deep! sidebars debunk pop culture myths about the sites and add information about related subjects. A Science Spotlight conclusion looks at a new technology that is changing archaeology and providing clues about the past. Images are a mixture of good color photos and artist renderings. Though the series is well written and will be helpful for reports, most of its content has already received wide coverage. VERDICT An additional purchase for large collections. --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple -- Journal (11/1/2017 12:00:00 AM)

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Karen Latchana Kenney was born near the rainforests of Guyana, but moved far north to Minnesota at a young age. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in English and has been writing and editing since. She has worked as an editor at an educational publishing company, but is now a full-time freelance writer and editor in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has written more than 70 books on all kinds of subjects: from arts and crafts to biographies of famous people. Her books have received positive reviews from Booklist, Library Media Connection, and School Library Journal. When she's not busy writing, she loves biking and hiking with her husband and young son in the many beautiful parks of the state. Visit her online at http://latchanakenney.wordpress.com/.

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