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Gr 6–10—Sally M. Walker's remarkable work of nonfiction (Carolrhoda Books, 2009) explores how archaeology and forensic anthropology reveal secrets written in the bones of people who lived in Jamestown and Maryland during the 1600s and 1700s. When James Fort was excavated in the 1990s, over 30 graves were discovered. Using skeleton JR1225B as an example, Sally Walker describes how scientists examine teeth and bones for particular characteristics to determine age, sex, and ethnic ancestry. Isotope analysis of teeth is used...Log In or Sign Up to Read More