Random House New Releases - Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology

The Mysteries of Angkor Wat by Richard Sobol

2011-08-23T00:30:00-05:00

The Mysteries of Angkor Wat
Written by Richard Sobol

Hardcover, 48 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Asia; Juvenile Nonfiction - People & Places - Asia; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology | $17.99 | 978-0-7636-4166-5 (0-7636-4166-9)

What mysteries hide inside this ancient Cambodian temple? When local children lead the author through the ruins, he discovers a little-known secret.

In 1100 CE, the mighty Khmer people of Cambodia built the world's largest religious monument: the sprawling stone temple of Angkor Wat. Now, thousands visit the crumbling ruins each year to see the last remains of the ancient and mysterious Khmer civilization. Photographer Richard Sobol explored these fascinating ruins, searching among the fallen, moss-covered stone slabs and wall carvings for clues that might link the ancient Khmer people to present-day Cambodian culture. A personal narrative and illustrative photography document his pilgrimage, capturing the historical legacy and mystery contained within the walls of Angkor Wat. A glossary, maps, and key facts are included.

The Curse of King Tut's Mummy by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

2009-07-22T00:30:00-05:00

The Curse of King Tut's Mummy
Written by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld and James Nelson

eBook | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology | $3.99 | 978-0-307-49468-9 (0-307-49468-3)

When the pharoahs of Egypt died, they were mummified and buried in pyramids and tombs with all their riches. But as centuries passed, the tombs were looted and the pharoahs' gold stolen. Then Howard Carter found the greatest Egyptian treasure trove of all—the tomb of King Tut's mummy! But did the amazing treasure come with a deadly curse?

From the Trade Paperback edition.

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Celts by Jen Green

2008-02-12T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Celts Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Celts' Past
Written by Jen Green

Hardcover, 64 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Ancient | $17.95 | 978-1-4263-0225-1 (1-4263-0225-8)

The distinctive languages, art, and mythologies of the ancient Celts give archaeologists with an enduring quest in Northern Europe. The Celts rarely used their written language, passing along beliefs, knowledge, and wisdom through oral traditions. Artifact-rich burial grounds, like the megalithic tombs at Newgrange, Ireland, inscribed stones, and stone circles like Stonehenge, all yield clues to their mysterious ways.

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Celts by Jen Green

2008-02-12T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Celts Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Celts' Past
Written by Jen Green

Hardcover Library Binding, 64 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Ancient | $27.90 | 978-1-4263-0226-8 (1-4263-0226-6)

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Maya by Nathaniel Harris

2008-02-12T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Maya Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Maya's Past
Written by Nathaniel Harris

As Europe endured its Dark Ages, the Maya mapped the heavens and mastered mathematics. They constructed vast cities in jungle landscapes, leaving legacies in stone at places like Palenque and Uxmal. In overgrown sites, archaeologists now piece together this civilization with the aid of satellite technology. Modern-day experts provide windows into the Mayan world by interpreting ancient messages, inscribed for future generations.

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Maya by Nathaniel Harris

2008-02-12T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Maya Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Maya's Past
Written by Nathaniel Harris

The Curse of King Tut's Mummy by James Nelson

2007-01-23T00:30:00-05:00

The Curse of King Tut's Mummy
Written by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
Illustrated by James Nelson

Trade Paperback, 112 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology; Juvenile Nonfiction - Adventure & Adventurers; Juvenile Nonfiction - History | $3.99 | 978-0-375-83862-0 (0-375-83862-7)

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient China by Richard Levey

2006-11-14T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient China Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of China's Past
Written by Jacqueline Ball and Richard Levey

Hardcover, 64 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Ancient; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Asia; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology | $17.95 | 978-0-7922-7783-5 (0-7922-7783-X)

In 1974, farmers uncover the terra-cotta army of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi. Satellite technology reveals about 8,000 soldiers at the tomb complex. Only 1,000 have so far been excavated.

In 1976, archaeologists uncover a Shang Dynasty tomb in the Henan province. They recover artifacts bearing the name Fu Hao. Could this be the same person whose name is found on oracle bones unearthed elsewhere in China?

Bodies encased in suits of jade, and a pristinely preserved mummy are among the other treasures from China's tombs that continue to provide us with clues to her rich, complex past.

Ancient China includes an interview with Dr. Zhichun Jing, University of British Columbia, and working archaeologist at Anyang, the last capital of the Shang Dynasty.

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient China by Richard H. Levey

2006-11-14T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient China Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of China's Past
Written by Jacqueline Ball and Richard H. Levey

Hardcover Library Binding, 64 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Ancient; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Asia; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology | $27.90 | 978-0-7922-7856-6 (0-7922-7856-9)

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Egypt by Jill Rubalcaba

2006-11-14T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Egypt Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Egypt's Past
Written by Jill Rubalcaba

Hardcover, 64 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Ancient; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Africa; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology | $17.95 | 978-0-7922-7784-2 (0-7922-7784-8)

Travel back in time to a civilization that lasted over 3,000 years. Knowledge of this splendid culture comes to us through significant archaeological finds, such as royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, which contained not only mummies, but exquisite artifacts as well. The discovery of the Rosetta Stone eventually led to the decoding of Egyptian hieroglyphics. Ancient Egypt still holds many mysteries. Share the excitement of the scientists who are in the field today, working to unlock the secrets of Egypt's past.

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Egypt by Jill Rubalcaba

2006-11-14T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Egypt Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Egypt's Past
Written by Jill Rubalcaba

Hardcover Library Binding, 64 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Ancient; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Africa; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology | $27.90 | 978-0-7922-7857-3 (0-7922-7857-7)

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Greece by Marni McGee

2006-11-14T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Greece Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Ancient Greece
Written by Marni McGee

Hardcover, 64 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Ancient; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Europe; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology | $17.95 | 978-0-7922-7826-9 (0-7922-7826-7)

Archaeology unlocks the secrets of Greece's ancient past. Explore the ruins of Greece and Turkey, on land and under sea.

In 1870, amateur archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovers Hissarlik, part of Troy.

In 1939, the palace of King Nestor in the Mycenaean city of Messina is unearthed near Pylos. In 1996, artifacts from the city, burned around 1200 B.C., link the site to Homer's Odyssey.

In 1983, a Turkish diver locates the world's oldest shipwreck, which yields the world's oldest "book"—a carved wooden writing tablet with an ivory hinge.

This title brings readers into close contact with scientists working to uncover the secrets of the Ancient Greeks, whose artifacts appear at digs across Europe, Asia Minor, and northern Africa.

Ancient Greece includes an interview with underwater archaeologist Faith Hentschel, a past grantee of the National Geographic Society.

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Greece by Marni McGee

2006-11-14T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Greece Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Ancient Greece
Written by Marni McGee

Hardcover Library Binding, 64 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Ancient; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Europe; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology | $27.90 | 978-0-7922-7872-6 (0-7922-7872-0)

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Inca by Beth Gruber

2006-11-14T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Inca Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Inca's Past
Written by Beth Gruber

Hardcover Library Binding, 64 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Ancient; Juvenile Nonfiction - People & Places - Central & South America; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology | $27.90 | 978-0-7922-7873-3 (0-7922-7873-9)

The ruins and tombs high in the Andes Mountains of Peru yield valuable clues to lives of the Ancient Incas.

In 1995, the Inca Ice Maiden is recovered, one of four human sacrifices found on Ampato. These mummies provide scientists with perfectly preserved "time capsules"—packed with clues to Inca civilization during the 1400s.

Cuzco, the seat of Inca power, reveals the remains of the Inca railroad system and the incredible fortress of Sacsayhuaman.

The Coricancha, Cuzco's spectacular Inca temple of worship, contains vital clues to the Incas' spiritual culture, which are also revealed in artifacts recovered from tombs.

Inca archaeological sites such as the Old Temple at Chavin de Huantar and the Huaca del Sol continually paint a portrait of an extremely advanced civilization, which left no written record of its history.

Ancient Inca includes an interview with Dr. Constanza Ceruti, a high-altitude archaeologist and a National Geographic Emerging Explorer currently working in Peru.

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Inca by Beth Gruber

2006-11-14T00:30:00-05:00

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Inca Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Inca's Past
Written by Beth Gruber

Hardcover, 64 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Ancient; Juvenile Nonfiction - People & Places - Central & South America; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology | $17.95 | 978-0-7922-7827-6 (0-7922-7827-5)

Dinosaur Hunters by John R. Jones

2005-08-23T00:30:00-05:00

Dinosaur Hunters
Written by Kate McMullan
Illustrated by John R. Jones

Trade Paperback, 48 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Dinosaurs; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Prehistoric | $3.99 | 978-0-375-82450-0 (0-375-82450-2)

Less than 200 years ago, nobody knew that dinosaurs had ever existed. Now, scientists who study fossils know about many kinds of dinosaurs and where they lived. The hunt is on for new information about our favorite prehistoric reptiles!

Tutankhamun by Zahi Hawass

2005-06-01T00:30:00-05:00

Tutankhamun The Mystery of the Boy King
Written by Zahi Hawass

Hardcover, 64 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Historical; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Ancient; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology | $17.95 | 978-0-7922-8354-6 (0-7922-8354-6)

Mysterious boy king Tutankhamun returns to the U.S. in 2008, bringing rare treasures never before seen outside Egypt. For the millions of fans wanting a keepsake and chronicle of this magnificent new exhibition, this book will delight. Created by world-renowned art historians under the guidance of Zahi Hawass—director of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities and a well-known media personality—it surveys 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian history by focusing on the lives and lifestyles of great pharaohs. Master photographer Sandro Vannini spotlights every dazzling artifact, using an innovative technique that makes the image jump off the page. The book’s design echoes the exhibition, grouping objects representing family life, religious practices, funerary rituals, and gold. In each artifact—a queen’s eye makeup container, a likeness of a princess eating duck, a sarcophagus made for a prince’s cat—we glimpse the life of ancient Egyptian royalty: exotic and fascinating, yet so human. Gold gleams in a leopard-mask of gilded wood, a brilliant pendant bearing tiny goddesses, even the golden finger and toe covers of Tutankhamun himself, meant to protect his extremities in the afterlife. Featuring more than 120 treasures, a dozen evocative landscape and archaeology photos, and illuminating text, this book makes palpable the excitement, riches, and mysteries of ancient Egypt. It will be prominently displayed in all exhibition venues, and its contents will interest visitors to the show as well as Tut enthusiasts across the country.

Tutankhamun by Zahi Hawass

2005-06-01T00:30:00-05:00

Tutankhamun The Mysteries of the Boy King
Written by Zahi Hawass

Hardcover Library Binding, 64 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Historical; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Ancient; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology | $27.90 | 978-0-7922-8355-3 (0-7922-8355-4)

The Curse of the Pharaohs by Zahi Hawass

2004-05-01T00:30:00-05:00

The Curse of the Pharaohs My Adventures with Mummies
Written by Zahi Hawass

Hardcover Library Binding, 160 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Ancient; Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography | $29.90 | 978-0-7922-6963-2 (0-7922-6963-2)

The Curse of the Pharaohs by Zahi Hawass

2004-05-01T00:30:00-05:00

The Curse of the Pharaohs My Adventures with Mummies
Written by Zahi Hawass

Hardcover, 160 pages | National Geographic Children's Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology; Juvenile Nonfiction - History - Ancient; Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography | $19.95 | 978-0-7922-6665-5 (0-7922-6665-X)

Random House New Releases - Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Archaeology

The Mysteries of Angkor Wat by Richard Sobol

The Mysteries of Angkor Wat Written by Richard Sobol

The Curse of King Tut's Mummy by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

The Curse of King Tut's Mummy Written by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld and James Nelson

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Celts by Jen Green

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Celts Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Celts' PastWritten by Jen Green

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Celts by Jen Green

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Celts Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Celts' PastWritten by Jen Green

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Maya by Nathaniel Harris

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Maya Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Maya's PastWritten by Nathaniel Harris

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Maya by Nathaniel Harris

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Maya Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Maya's PastWritten by Nathaniel Harris

The Curse of King Tut's Mummy by James Nelson

The Curse of King Tut's Mummy Written by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld Illustrated by James Nelson

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient China by Richard Levey

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient China Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of China's PastWritten by Jacqueline Ball and Richard Levey

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient China by Richard H. Levey

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient China Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of China's PastWritten by Jacqueline Ball and Richard H. Levey

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Egypt by Jill Rubalcaba

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Egypt Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Egypt's PastWritten by Jill Rubalcaba

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Egypt by Jill Rubalcaba

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Egypt Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Egypt's PastWritten by Jill Rubalcaba

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Greece by Marni McGee

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Greece Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Ancient GreeceWritten by Marni McGee

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Greece by Marni McGee

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Greece Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Ancient GreeceWritten by Marni McGee

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Inca by Beth Gruber

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Inca Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Inca's PastWritten by Beth Gruber

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Inca by Beth Gruber

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Inca Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Inca's PastWritten by Beth Gruber

Dinosaur Hunters by John R. Jones

Dinosaur Hunters Written by Kate McMullan Illustrated by John R. Jones

Tutankhamun by Zahi Hawass

Tutankhamun The Mystery of the Boy KingWritten by Zahi Hawass

Tutankhamun by Zahi Hawass

Tutankhamun The Mysteries of the Boy KingWritten by Zahi Hawass

The Curse of the Pharaohs by Zahi Hawass

The Curse of the Pharaohs My Adventures with MummiesWritten by Zahi Hawass

The Curse of the Pharaohs by Zahi Hawass

The Curse of the Pharaohs My Adventures with MummiesWritten by Zahi Hawass

The Mysteries of Angkor Wat
Written by Richard Sobol

The Curse of King Tut's Mummy
Written by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld and James Nelson

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Celts Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Celts' Past
Written by Jen Green

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Celts Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Celts' Past
Written by Jen Green

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Maya Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Maya's Past
Written by Nathaniel Harris

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Maya Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Maya's Past
Written by Nathaniel Harris

The Curse of King Tut's Mummy
Written by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
Illustrated by James Nelson

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient China Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of China's Past
Written by Jacqueline Ball and Richard Levey

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient China Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of China's Past
Written by Jacqueline Ball and Richard H. Levey

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Egypt Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Egypt's Past
Written by Jill Rubalcaba

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Egypt Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Egypt's Past
Written by Jill Rubalcaba

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Greece Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Ancient Greece
Written by Marni McGee

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Greece Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Ancient Greece
Written by Marni McGee

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Inca Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Inca's Past
Written by Beth Gruber

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Inca Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Inca's Past
Written by Beth Gruber

Dinosaur Hunters
Written by Kate McMullan
Illustrated by John R. Jones

Tutankhamun The Mystery of the Boy King
Written by Zahi Hawass

Tutankhamun The Mysteries of the Boy King
Written by Zahi Hawass

The Curse of the Pharaohs My Adventures with Mummies
Written by Zahi Hawass

The Curse of the Pharaohs My Adventures with Mummies
Written by Zahi Hawass