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Case closed? : nine mysteries unlocked by modern science / written by Susan Hughes ; illustrated by Michael Wandelmaier.

Summary:

Examines how developments in modern science, such as DNA analysis and spectroscopy, have helped to reopen archaeological mysteries about ancient cities, Egypt's first female pharaoh, a missing expedition to find the Northwest Passage, and more, with illustrations, maps, and photographs.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781554533626 (hbk.)
  • ISBN: 1554533627 (hbk.)
  • Physical Description: 88 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps, ports. ; 29 cm.
  • Publisher: Toronto : Kids Can Press, c2010.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Gone forever? -- Hatshepsut -- Hsu Fu -- The city of Ubar -- The Anasazi -- Sir John Franklin -- Anastasia -- George L. Mallory -- Star dust -- INS Dakar.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 8-12 years.
Awards Note:
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, 2011
Subject:
History > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature.
Technological innovations > Juvenile literature.
History > Miscellanea.
Technological innovations.
Histoire > Miscellanées > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Innovations > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Lummi Library JUV 902 HUGH 2010 278469 Juv Available -

Summary: Examines how developments in modern science, such as DNA analysis and spectroscopy, have helped to reopen archaeological mysteries about ancient cities, Egypt's first female pharaoh, a missing expedition to find the Northwest Passage, and more, with illustrations, maps, and photographs.