New Mexico, northwestern corner. Here, amidst the greasewood bushes and clouds of dry, sandy soil, are the silent ruins of colossal mud and wooden houses, a mysterious remnant of an ancient civilization. In Chaco Canyon, readers learn about the discovery of these amazing structures and follow generations of archaeologists as they uncover the secrets of the canyon's past. A veritable early Native American detective story, the book includes numerous sidebars on archaeological techniques, timelines, related sites, photographs and illustrations of the sites and artifacts, and a fascinating interview with archaeologist Gwinn Vivian who grew up in the canyon.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195142802
ISBN-13
9780195142808
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1998835
Product Key Features
Book Title
Chaco Canyon
Author
R. Gwinn Vivian, Margaret J. Anderson
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Social Science / Archaeology, People & Places / United States / General
Intended Audience
Young Adults
Publication Year
2002
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
48 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
10.1in
Item Weight
14.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
E99.P9v573 2002
Grade from
Fourth Grade
Grade to
Seventh Grade
Reviews
"Complete with maps, history charts, and information on related sites, the book has a clean, spacious format....Full-color pictures focus on the archeologists working rather than on the canyon itself....Interesting."--School Library Journal