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Derek the Dredger and the Underwater ArchaeologistsDerek the Dredger and the Underwater Archaeologists

Rebecca Causer, Alison Hamer

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Why I wrote this book

The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology have written and illustrated two exciting new books suitable for children aged five to seven. These books tell the whole story of underwater archaeology. Through a quirky dialogue and adventurous story line, the books manage to explain some potentially complex and difficult topics to a very young age group. The second book is called Derek’s Fishy Adventure.

If you enjoy
Henry's House: Romans Written by: Philip Ardagh  Illustrated by: Mike Gordon or Oceanology: The True Account of the Voyage of the Nautilus Written by; Emily Hawkins and A. J. Wood or Submarines and Underwater Exploration written by; Bruce Lafontaine then you will love this book.
 

Synopsis

When Professor Archaeology and Professor Marie Time bump into Derek the Dredger, they realise that a great friendship could lead to some amazing new discoveries ...but they did not realise quite how dangerous the sea can be, or what sort of surprising things they might find!

Reviews

“What Thomas the Tank Engine did for railways, Derek the Dredger is hoping to do for marine dredging!” - Nicholas Corne of United Marine Dredging Ltd


 “I think you have done an impressive job! You have managed to deftly weave a host of facts and information into a wonderfully wacky adventure story full of good humour. The illustrations, done in bold, bright colours, are truly inspired, and a perfect match for the text. Each page is filled to overflowing with action and vitality - just what a good children's book needs to capture (and keep!) interest and attention. The glossary featureof the book is effectively written in 'child speak'.

As a classroom teacher, I think that the book would work well as a whole-class read aloud and also for one-on-one sharing. It has excellent browsing potential in addition to being solid reference material.”-  Allison Mason School teacher

About the Author

The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology promotes interest, research and knowledge of maritime archaeology and heritage in Great Britain The Trust runs a programme of research led fieldwork involving professional archaeologists, volunteers and students.
The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology are delighted to announce the publication of their first children's story book. The fully illustrated story book has been funded by English Heritage through the Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund and explores the exciting world of underwater archaeology through fun characters.

Find out more about the book at Book www.derekthedredger.co.uk

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Paperback
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Author

Rebecca Causer, Alison Hamer

Publisher

The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology

Publication date

1st March 2008

Author's Website

www.hwtma.org.uk/

ISBN

9780953881413