A Bone from a Dry Sea (21st Century Reference) Book

Ever wished you could join a group of archaeologists in search of the bones of your ancestors? Meet Vinny, on a visit with her father to the African desert. Their goal: to find the missing link between apes and modern man, thus solving the great mystery of hominid evolution. Despite meagre funding from a no-name source, the unbearable heat, and the loud mouth Dr Joe Hamiska, they might just succeed. While few scientists are willing to entertain the possibility that man evolved in the sea, Vinny has his own ideas. The author lends credence to this theory by alternating "Then" and "Now" chapters. "Then" chapters present in lively detail the notion, propounded by evolutionist Elaine Morgan, that early man swam with the dolphins, lived on shellfish, and struggled to survive against foreign tribes and man-eating sharks. "Now" chapters chart the adventures of Vinny, her dad, and the team of archaeologists who just may have stumbled onto one of the most productive sites in archaeological history. But will they be able to dig up and identify all the bones before dad loses his cool with Joe the pest? And how much longer will he stand for his daughter's crackpot theories? Full of action, intrigue and imagination, inquisitive teenagers will dig right into this thrilling read.Read More