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We Dug Up the World

Unearth Amazing Archaeology Discoveries
By Alexandra Stewart
Laurence King Publishing
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We Dug Up the World by Alexandra Stewart is a captivating children's book that takes young readers on an adventurous journey through history. As children unearth various artefacts around the globe, the book explores fascinating discoveries from different cultures and eras. It's an engaging blend of fun storytelling and educational insight, perfect for curious minds eager to learn about the past.
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This book may appeal to you if your child loves adventure and learning about the wonders of the natural world. Featuring vivid illustrations and captivating facts, it's perfect for sparking curiosity about the secrets that lie beneath the Earth's surface.

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Unearth the stories behind many of the most epic dig discoveries in history - from dinosaur skeletons to the tomb of Tutankhamun - in this exciting, illustrated book all about archaeology.

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You can find AMAZING things when you DIG. Shells, bottle tops and slimy snails. But can you imagine what would happen if one day you dug up something extra special, something that had an amazing story to tell about what life was like a long time ago . . .

People have found some INCREDIBLE things by digging deep underground. Magnificent mummies from long, long ago. Dinosaur bones washed up on the beach. Beautiful cities buried by volcano ash. Mighty meteors from beyond the Milky Way. And even an ancient poo.

Team up with archaeologists from around the world and travel through time to learn about fantastic historical artefacts. From Tutankhamun's tomb to the Titanic, and dinosaur bones on the beach to Pompeii, children will discover something new on every page and delight in learning about how the world used to be.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510230408

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Kitty Harris
  • Illustrated by Kitty Harris

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 296.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 48

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Alexandra Stewart Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Laurence King Publishing

About the Author

Alexandra Stewart (Author)

Alexandra Stewart read Modern History at Oxford University before training to be a journalist. After working as a reporter on several newspapers, she crossed the floor to become a press officer for the Metropolitan Police and, later, Central Government. Since then, she has worked in the Civil Service in a number of roles, including as a ministerial speechwriter. Alex lives in Wiltshire, UK, with her husband, two young children and two rather grumpy rabbits called Batman and Robin.

Kitty Harris (Illustrator)

Kitty Harris is a British illustrator who grew up in South London. Kitty graduated from Camberwell College of Arts with a distinction in her Master's degree in 2019 and was highly commended in the Macmillan Prize that same year. Her illustrations are always detailed and character-driven and she loves to explore different ways of mixing digital and traditional media.

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