History meets archaeology in this fantastic book. Uncover the secrets behind the world's lost towns, tombs shipwrecks and treasures. Find out how archaeologists discovered these priceless finds and uncover captivating historical facts. Transport yourself back through time and be blown away with whatyou can discover. Experience the life and times of the past with every page turn. Through engagingphotography and detailed animation, historical events and figures can jump off the page and into the minds of young readers. These four subject areas are placed in context by their own timeline, whilst theglossary helps the reader to develop their understanding of new and unfamiliar terms.