We Dug Up the World: Unearth Amazing Archaeology Discoveries

Via over a dozen noteworthy profiles of those who have (often accidentally) uncovered remnants of the past, Stewart offers would-be archeologists, geologists, and paleontologists ample reason to explore the world around them. Introductory passages outline tools involved in digs, before segueing to spreads devoted to featured finds, including a hadrosaur, an asteroid and a meteorite, and even poo. Lively text gleefully captures myriad “eureka” moments with punning stories about how King Tut’s whereabouts long “remained firmly under wraps” or how the Rosetta stone came to “rock the world.” A Black-cued child appears throughout as guide, among a plethora of fonts and cartoon-like vignettes that spotlight historical figures. Though an introduction briefly mentions colonialism and artifact repatriation, final pages nevertheless reference the numerous treasures “just waiting to be found.” A glossary concludes. Ages 6–8. (June)