Author: Tony PooleyPublisher: HarperCollins
ISBN:
Category : Crocodiles
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Discoveries of a Crocodile Man
Author: Tony PooleyPublisher: HarperCollins
ISBN:
Category : Crocodiles
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Discovery of Ancient Egypt: History, Archaeology & Ancient Texts
Author: Arthur GilmanPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1018
Book Description
This meticulously edited collection of history, literature and archaeological discoveries, is enriched with the key documents, images and historical sources of Ancient Egypt as well as with some of the most famous works of Ancient Egyptian literature. "Ancient Egypt" represents the civilization of North Africa, concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River in the place that is now as the country of Egypt. The history of ancient Egypt occurred as a series of stable kingdoms, separated by periods of relative instability known as Intermediate Periods: The Old Kingdom of the Early Bronze Age, the Middle Kingdom of the Middle Bronze Age and the New Kingdom of the Late Bronze Age. Contents: Contents: History of Ancient Egypt Archaeology of Ancient Egypt Literature of Ancient Egypt Primary Sources of the Ancient Egyptian History: The Book of the Dead Papyrus of Ani The Rosetta Stone Hymn to the Nile The Laments of Isis and Nephthys Great Hymn to Aten Hymn to Osiris-Sokar The Precepts of Ptah-Hotep The Victory of Ramses II Over the Khita An Account of the Battle of Megiddo Charm for the Protection of a Child Stories and Poems of Ancient Egypt Tale of the Doomed Prince The Magic Book The Dialogue of a Misanthrope with His Own Soul Ancient Egyptian Love Poems The Egyptian Book of Herodotus
Accidental Archaeologists: True Stories of Unexpected Discoveries
Author: Sarah AlbeePublisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338575805
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Science meets real-life mystery in this adventurous look at incredible unexpected finds that changed history. Secret treasures are buried all around us -- you just have to look for them!Accidental Archaeologists takes you on an adventure through time to relive some of the coolest surprise discoveries by totally ordinary people all over the world. Meet:- The cowboy who found an ancient skeleton- A famous king buried underneath a parking lot- The team who found New York City's hidden African Burial Ground- A boy who finds the Dead Sea Scrolls while looking for his lost goat- And many more.Packed with incredible stories and expert tips for making your own exciting finds, this is an accessible, action-packed introduction to the world of archaeology.
Supercroc and the Origin of Crocodiles
Author: Christopher SloanPublisher:
ISBN: 9780439425285
Category : Crocodiles, Fossil
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Discusses prehistoric crocodiles, including the discovery of SuperCroc in the Sahara Desert, and the lifestyles, habitats, and conservation of modern crocodiles.
Mashesha
Author: Tony PooleyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Game reserves
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The stream of life on our globe ... as revealed by modern discoveries in geology and palæontology
Author: John Laws MiltonCook's voyages of discovery, ed. by J. Barrow
Author: James CookVoyages of Discovery ...
Author: James CookPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antarctica
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
A narrative of Cook's three voyages to the Pacific and Australasia : the first voyage (in "Endeavour") and the second (in "Resolution" and "Adventure") are largely retold in the third person, with some quotations from Cook's own writings (p. 1-228); the third voyage (in "Resolution" and "Discovery") consists of copious sections of Cook's own account plus accounts by Captains King and Clerke, in addition to the third-person narrative (p. 229-479).
Discovery
Author: The World and Its Discovery
Author: Henry Buswell WetherillPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Discoveries in geography
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description