Ruth Hatfield

Uncover the secrets of the past with the latest archaeological knowhow in Dig!, a scientific journey through millions of years of human history.Do you have a favourite history fact? Maybe you know that the ancient Romans had central heating, or that humans once shared this planet with giant sloths. But have you ever wondered how we know all that? The answer is archaeology!The ancient past may seem like it''s frozen in time, but in fact it never stops changing, thanks to archaeology. In Dig!, you''ll join archaeologists on excavations, marvel at the most incredible archaeological finds, and even witness the world as it was hundreds, thousands and millions of years ago. Real-life archaeologist Ruth Hatfield is your expert guide to the wonders of this amazing science, peeling back the layers with bitesize, clear and simple text. Illustrator Sophia Watts brings the past to life in buzzing, detail-rich scenes and spotlight artefacts.As you dig up the history beneath your feet, here are just some of the finds you''ll come face-to-face with:Our earliest ancestor in EthiopiaThe Vikings'' softer sideHundred-thousand-year-old head liceThe afterlife army of China''s first emperorA Greek palace buried 3,000 years ago by a volcanic eruptionThe ''living'' archaeology of rapidly changing places... and all the techniques archaeologists use to investigate, from cutting-edge technology to the simple power of observation!When you''re finished digging up the past, turn to the back of the book for a complete timeline of your discoveries, as well as tips on how to start doing archaeology from your own back garden.Dig! is packed with the newest and most fascinating facts from the world of archaeology, and is perfect for any budding historian 6–8 years old, as a STEM-focused introduction to a future career – or simply as an invitation to go outside, get some dirt under their fingernails, and see what they dig up!

In this book, you will learn why animals are masters of disguise! Discover why disguise is so important for animals. From penguins to giraffes, you will be amazed by the disguises that animals have. Learn how animals disguise themselves as well as the importance of habitats for a successful disguise.This book is from Readerful''s Independent Library. It is for children aged 6 to 7 to read without support. Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: - Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. - Then encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful''s Independent Library or from Rise. You''ll find links between the books'' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.