Treasure Hunters |
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Author:
| Hunter, Nick Guillain, Charlotte Barber, Nicola |
Series title: | Treasure Hunters Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4109-4956-1 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2013 |
Publisher: | Capstone
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Imprint: | Raintree |
Book Format: | Multiple-item retail product |
List Price: | USD $183.90USD $183.90USD $137.94 |
Book Description:
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Examines the quests to find extraordinary and valuable treasures - whether they are in the form of buried gold and jewels, legendary pirate treasure, or items such as sunken ships, and ancient tombs, and lost cities, which can offer us a unique window on to the past. The titles look 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...
More DescriptionExamines the quests to find extraordinary and valuable treasures - whether they are in the form of buried gold and jewels, legendary pirate treasure, or items such as sunken ships, and ancient tombs, and lost cities, which can offer us a unique window on to the past. The titles look 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? The series provides a crosscurricular mix of science & technology and history & civilizations, with a fun, dramatic approach.