Dig™

Archaeology & History for grades 5-9

Travel into the past with DIG as archaeologists and historians explore the mysteries of ancient civilizations. Full of exclusive scoops and photos seen nowhere else, each issue of this classroom magazine features articles about the latest archaeological discoveries, on-site reports from important digs, and special sections done in partnership with leading museums. With DIG, aspiring archaeologists are inspired to continue to explore the past on their own.

In addition to robust nonfiction articles, here is a sampling of the regular features you'll find in each issue of DIG magazine for grades 5-9:

• Did You Know?: Quick fact related to archaeology and issue's theme
• Five Facts: From wacky to humorous to stimulating - and all related to the theme
• Ask Dr. Dig: Answers questions submitted by readers
• Stones and Bones: Brief entries focusing on recent finds
• Joke: Quick - and funny
• The Adventures of Dr. Dig: A cartoon feature that introduces readers to Dr. Dig in the field
• What’s This?: Back cover feature that asks readers to identify an artifact
• Resources: Variety of resources designed to encourage delving into archaeology
• Numbers: Two facts that tell of uncovered finds - how many, how old, how big, and the like
• On the Web: Variety of Web sites that will broaden readers' understanding of theme
• Artifacts: Features an uncovered find (often a piece of art) and several facts about it
• DIG Stuff: Publishes readers’ comments, sometimes with art
• Awesome Art: Publishes readers’ art
• Activities: Engaging, interesting, and mentally stimulating ways to review material in the issue

"What a fantastic resource and educational tool - I only wish I had the opportunity to read DIG^TM in my childhood days." - March Hilveda, President, Into Archaeology

ANCESTOR WORSHIP (May, 2007)

Why did the ancient Egyptians leave food and drink in tombs? Did the Etruscans think by putting a mask of a dead person on the urn filled with the person's ashes would allow the deceased to take part in the funeral banquet? How do corpse-eating insects help date artifacts found in a tomb? Why are the forms of so many people carved into the designs of the Wu family shrines? Any answers? Whether you say "yes" or "no," DIG is sure you'll find lots of intriguing facts and finds in this issue - and there's much more than just the answers to these four questions. DIG has also booked passage to the New World, Russia, Africa, and Easter Island. So, get your bags - and notebook - ready!

ABOUT THE COVER

Ever seen one of these "Steppe idols"? Most likely not--you would have had to travel to Siberia! Intrigued? Good! Turn to page 26 for the "full story."