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Famous Finds and Finders: Searching For The Past is an informative and engaging book that focuses on archeological discoveries through the years. Everything from the first mummy Otzi to the Dead Sea Scrolls is covered.

A collection of famous finders is featured in the book, from archeologists to ordinary people who made a remarkable discovery. After that, it moves on to 40 fascinating discoveries. Two-page spreads are provided for each discovery, including illustrations, maps, and fun facts. One thing I especially like about it is that each artifact is associated with a discoverer.

Wolfe's illustrations bring the stories to life, depicting historical figures, artifacts, and landscapes in an engaging and informative way. Learning is further enhanced by maps and timelines, which provide context and a visual representation of when and where events occurred.

Famous Finds and Finders is targeted for readers 9-12 years old, but I can say on good authority that a 40 year old adult will love this book too!