"Archaeologists are like detectives. They find objects from the past and treat them as clues to understanding what life was like long ago. This title aims to create meaningful connections between the scientific concepts readers learn in the classroom and how they are applied in the real world by archaeologists searching for answers."

What is archaeology? -- Types of archaeology -- People who dig the past -- Science practices -- The quest begins with questions -- Site surveys -- Data collection -- Analyzing and interpreting data -- Communication -- Conservation and collaboration -- Dig it! -- Projects and discoveries -- Getting involved.