Archaeologist Dig for Clues. Kate Duke, HarperCollins Publishers Inc. New York, 1997. ISBN 0-06-445175-5. This is a great book that introduces archaeology and the basic processes to elementary school children.

Motel of the Mysteries. David Macaulay, Scholastic Inc. New York, 1979. ISBN 0-590- 47236-4. This book provides a unique opportunity to see the techniques and problems of archaeological interpretation. A good book for teachers to help them understand that archaeologists do not have all the right answers and that what we engage in is scientific hypothesis testing. Also a fun book for 6-8 graders to help them relate to the problems of archaeological interpretation.

The Young Scientist Book of Archaeology. Barbara Cook and Sturan Reid, EDC Publishing, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1987. A lively and colorfully illustrated introduction to archaeological methods for upper elementary and junior high school grades.

I Can Be an Archaeologist. Robert B. Pickering, Children's Press, Chicago, 1987. A short introduction to the science by an archaeologist and physical anthropologist, for beginning readers.

Archaeology for Kids: Uncovering the Mysteries of our Past. Richard Panchyk. 2001. Chicago Review Press, Chicago. ISBN: 1-55652-395-5. An excellent introductory book for teachers and children containing many hands-on exercises and activities.

Archaeology Smart Junior. Karen J. Laubenstein. 1997. Random House Inc., New York. ISBN: 0-679-77537-4. A good introductory book that teaches archaeology from around the world through the format of stories followed by activities and discussion questions for each chapter. Some hands-on activities geared for grades 6-8.

Archaeology for Young Explorers. Patricia Samford and David L. Ribblett. 1995. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. ISBN: 0-87935-089-X. An excellent introduction to colonial archaeology through examples from Colonial Williamsburg’s archaeological programs. A good amount of hands-on activities.