Amanda Adams facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Amanda Adams
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Adams during a book signing event, 2010
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| Born | September 12, 1976 |
| Education | University of California, Berkeley, University of British Columbia |
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| Fields | Archaeology |
| Thesis | Visions Cast on Stone |
Amanda Adams, born on September 12, 1976, is an American writer and archaeologist. She studies ancient cultures and history. Before becoming an archaeologist, she was also a fashion model. She was featured in a big ad campaign for Buffalo Jeans in 1996.
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Amanda Adams' Life and Work
Early Life and Education
Amanda Adams went to the University of California, Berkeley, in the late 1990s. There, she studied anthropology, which is the study of human societies and cultures. She earned a special award called the Kroeber prize when she finished her degree.
After that, she continued her studies in archaeology. She earned a master's degree from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. For her master's degree, she wrote a special paper called a thesis. Her thesis was titled Visions Cast on Stone. Parts of her research were later published in a journal called The Midden.
Books by Amanda Adams
Amanda Adams is also a talented author. She has written several books that share her knowledge and passion for history and archaeology.
A Mermaid's Tale
Her first book, A Mermaid's Tale, was published and became quite popular. This book explores the many legends and stories about mermaids from different cultures around the world. It received a very positive review from Booklist, a well-known book review magazine.
Ladies of the Field
Her second book is called Ladies of the Field. In this book, Amanda Adams tells the exciting stories of some of the first women archaeologists. She highlights their adventurous lives and important discoveries in a field that was often dominated by men at the time.
See also
In Spanish: Amanda Adams para niños
