Cities of the dead : finding lost civilizations /

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by Rinaldo, Denise.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: 24/7, science behind the scenes. Mystery files Published by : Franklin Watts, (New York :) Physical details: 64 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 23 cm. Subject(s): Civilization, Ancient. | Lost continents. | Extinct cities. | Antiquities. | Excavations (Archaeology). | Archaeology --Fieldwork. | Children's literature --2009. Year : 2008 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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"True-life cases!"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 58) and index.

Case #1: Ancient Ubar, lost city of Arabia -- Case #2: Atlantis, island of dreams -- Case #3: Easter Island, secrets of the statues -- Key dates in archeology -- In the news -- Tools of the trade -- Help wanted: Archeologist.

Discusses how archeologists discover and uncover evidence of extinct civilizations.