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Ancient treasures

Hunter, NickBustamante, Martin(Illustrated by)
Part of the Treasure hunters series
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'Ancient Treasures' examines the hunt for ancient treasure troves and hoards, whether they contain gold and jewels, or important artefacts that offer us a window on to the past.

Part of the Treasure Hunters series, 'Ancient Treasures' offers a cross-curricular mix of science & technology and history, with a fun, dramatic approach.

Treasures covered in the book include the Roman Hoxne Hoard, the Anglo-Saxon Staffordshire Hoard, the extraordinary discoveries of the Rosetta Stone and Dead Sea Scrolls, and the South American treasures of Lake Guatavita.

The book also looks at the motives for these searches, and the importance of responsible archaeology: were the treasure hunters driven by personal greed or glory, or did they embark on their quest with a historical interest and a desire to preserve the lost treasures?

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Product Details
Raintree Publishers
1406249661 / 9781406249668
Paperback / softback
930.1
17/01/2013
United Kingdom
English
48 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), map (colour)
21 cm
Primary & Secondary Education (US: Elementary & High School) Learn More
Quiz No: 239310, Points 1.00, Book Level 7.20,
Middle Years - Key Stage 2 Learn More