Accidental Archaeologists:
True Stories of Unexpected Discoveries
Illustrated by Nathan Hackett
Accidental Archaeologists takes readers on an adventure through time to relive some cool surprise discoveries made by ordinary people that changed what we thought we knew about history.
Age Range: 8 – 14
Grade Level: 3rd–8th
Softcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Scholastic (2020)
ISBN: 978-1338575781
Praise
Winner of the 2021 Connecticut Book Award for nonfiction.
A Junior Library Guild Selection
“An engaging mixture of history and science.”
–Kirkus
“Albee’s engaging writing enhances archeology’s attraction and approachability for her audience; abundant backmatter includes credit to a slew of librarians and researchers as well as a quick primer encouraging budding archeologists to research responsibly. With lingering questions prompting young readers to seek discoveries of their own, Albee’s work celebrates curiosity and ethical consideration around STEM subjects–packaged in a way kids are sure to totally dig.”
–Shelf Awareness
“Accounts span continents and centuries and are impressively comprehensive, giving historical context to both the moment of the astonishing finds and the history behind the artifacts. . . and the commentary is often terrifically funny. . . . A whirlwind historical tour that may have kids frantically digging holes in backyards when it’s done.”
—Booklist
