Follow young Squizee as she discovers the inner workings of archaeology after her family’s farm is looted. She learns from professional archaeologists how to survey, excavate, analyze, interpret, and preserve archaeological sites. This book- length comic presents the complexities of modern archaeology and is sure to get the attention of the beginning student. It should become a powerful teaching tool for budding young archaeologists.
Archaeology the Comic
Jan 31, 2024April 18th, 20241 min read
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