Description: Exploring for Shipwrecks introduces the discipline of underwater archaeology and the techniques that professionals use to find and study submerged sites. Chapter One presents a true narrative of a shipwreck search, based on the author's experiences. Chapter Two defines the field of archaeology, explains training and techniques involved, and discusses factors that motivate people to pursue this line of research. Chapter Three looks at the vessels that provide the basis for shipwreck studies -- how they sank, and how they survived underwater conditions. The next three chapters discuss methods and tools used by underwater archaeologists to search for and examine submerged sites. The final chapter offers young readers suggestions about how they can become involved in shipwreck exploration.

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