Famous Finds and Finders: Searching for the Past, written by Tom Velcovsky and Stepanka Sekaninova, illustrated by Adam Wolf, is currently scheduled for release on November 28 2023. In this book young readers are taken on an journey back through time as they learn about the field of archeology and its role in uncovering the secrets of our past. Emphasizing the importance of preserving and recording moments in history, it encourages children to consider their own place in the ongoing story of humanity. Readers can also learn about the tools and techniques (from crude to state-of-the-art) that archeologists and paleontologists use, as well as about the challenges they face in uncovering fragments of the past buried in the ground or under the ocean. This book highlights some of the most significant archeological discoveries of all time, introducing young readers to some of the key figures in the field. It provides a fun and engaging way for children to learn about historical discoveries and the people who made them, and will inspire them to continue exploring the world with a sense of wonder and curiosity.

Famous Finds and Finders is an informative read, with a great deal of well organized information. I wish I had found this book when I was a young reader, as I would have loved getting a real look at the discoveries made, tools used, and maps detailing pertinent information. I do think that this is best suited for readers that already have some interest in the subject matter, as it is a great deal of information on each page. Those that are not already curious might be discouraged by that and not be fully engaged. As someone that has always been interested in archeology, I found the flow of text, images, maps, and other things to be engaging and kept me turning pages.

A solid exploration of the world of discovery. Each short section introduces a find or an explorer. We learn about how the discovery was made, the place it held in history, and how it was lost. None of these things are explored in detail but it's got enough appeal for the average reader.

This is a fascinating book of information on famous archeological finds. I learned a lot of things I didn't know, and my 9-year-old found it all very interesting.

Each find has a map showing where it was found, a year of discovery, and a brief note on who discovered it. There are also illustrations of the finds with different views shown.

The layout of the pages keeps your eye flowing around the images and text and keeps things interesting. However, the font used makes my eyes hurt.

*Thanks to NetGalley and Albatros Media for providing an early copy for review.

I thought this book weas not engaging for kids. There was too much infomation on each page and it was overwhelming. I did not think it was well organized.

Young me would have been all over this. Current aged me was all over this. A fun and inviting look at artifacts that is sure to pique curiosity.