Dig Deep

Key Selling Points
This book looks at how we can learn from the past to help our oceans today and into the future. It draws on recent archaeological findings from around the world and engages readers in a variety of STEAM topics.
The book emphasizes the importance of honoring Indigenous Traditional Knowledge in our understanding of the past and present. It highlights examples of Indigenous cultural heritage and shows young readers that there are many ways of knowing and understanding the world around us.
Invites kids to ask questions about their archeological footprint, how it affects the world’s oceans and what it can tell us about the effects of climate change.
The author is a working archaeologist with over 20 years of experience and a focus on clam gardens, fish traps, stone tools, archaeological sites over 10,000 years old, and the effects of climate change and sea-level rise on cultural heritage.
Dig Deep was read by a number of expert readers, including archaeologists and an Indigenous authenticity reader to ensure it reflected Indigenous ways of knowing.