About This Book
Stones, Bones, and Petroglyphs takes young readers on an immersive journey into the world of archaeology, specifically focusing on a dig in the American Southwest. Through engaging text and photographs, it details the process of an archaeological field trip, showcasing the discovery of artifacts like potsherds, ancient tools, and even fingerprints left by the Pueblo people. This book is perfect for children aged 4-11, offering an accessible introduction to history, science, and Native American cultures, while sparking curiosity about how we learn about the past. It's an excellent resource for supplementing history lessons or inspiring future explorers.
Snapshots and text reveal the ultimate archaeologists field trip, showing the finds of a dig that produced potsherds, fingerprints of ancient people, bones, shoes, tools and more.
Discussion Prompts
1
What kind of tools do archaeologists use, and why are they important?
2
If you could dig anywhere in the world, where would it be and what would you hope to find?
3
What can ancient artifacts tell us about the people who made them?
4
Why is it important to learn about the history of indigenous people like the Pueblo Indians?
5
How is archaeology like solving a mystery?
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