Archaeology: Cool Women Who Dig

Description

Our ancestors did not always write down their history, so archaeologists search for clues to learn more about how people once lived. In Archaeology: Cool Women Who Dig, readers ages 9 through 12 dig into the past through the challenges and successes of three dynamic women working in the field today. Chelsea Rose is a historical archaeologist with Southern Oregon University, Alexandra Jones runs Archaeology in the Community in Washington, DC, and Justine Benanty is a maritime archaeologist from New York City. Nomad Press books in the Girls in Science series supply a bridge between girls' interests and their potential futures by investigating science careers and introducing women who have succeeded in science. Compelling stories of real-life archaeologists provide readers with role models that they can look toward as examples of success. Archaeology: Cool Women Who Dig uses engaging content, links to primary sources, and essential questions to whet kids' appetites for further exploration and study of archaeology. This book explores the history of archaeology, the women who helped pioneer field research, and the varied careers in this exciting and important field. Both boys and girls are encouraged to find their passion in the gritty field of archaeology.

Anita Yasuda is the author of more than 100 books for children and adults, including Explore Simple Machines!, Explore Native American Cultures!, and Astronomy: Cool Women in Space for Nomad Press. She is a member of the Society of Children's Books Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) and the Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP). Anita lives in Huntington Beach, California. Lena H. Chandhok earned her degree from the Center for Cartoon Studies in 2011. She illustrated Engineering: Cool Women Who Design and Astronomy: Cool Women in Space for Nomad Press. Lena lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Praise for other books by Anita Yasuda: Forensics: Cool Women Who Investigate Archimedes Notebook "... This is the perfect book for a young woman headed to college with an interest in sciences, but not quite sure what she wants to do." Booklist Online Exclusive "High-interest content coupled with relatable role models make this a quality career and occupational resource." Astronomy: Cool Women in Space Featured in Publisher's Weekly-Tracking Trends in the Educational Space Booklist New SERIES NONFICTION SHOWCASE "A worthy addition to STEM collections." Dr. Laura Trouille, Astronomer, the Adler Planetarium and Northwestern University "An engaging and inspirational addition to a genre in significant need of quality publications for young women and girls. I will be happily recommending this book to every aspiring astronomer who visits the Adler!" Catherine Piper Shelton, Director of Curriculum and Technology, U.S. Space & Rocket Center "I see this book sparking an interest in astronomy for any girl. It connects the science with careers, and the past with the present--and future." Victoria Obenchain, science teacher, instructor at Sally Ride Science Camp "This book is a testament to the fact that women are incredibly important to science and that their contributions to understanding the universe as it is known today are huge!" Praise for other titles in the series: Technology: Cool Women Who Code 2016 Kansas State Reading Circle - Recommended School Library Connection "A treasure trove of discovery, this interactive series promises to influence the next generation of female science stars. Highly Recommended."