This nicely illustrated account in the Digging Into the Past series introduces middle schoolers to Chaco Canyon and its archaeology. The book includes sidebars on archaeological techniques, timelines, related sites, photographs and illustrations of the sites and artifacts, along with an interview with archaeologist Gwinn Vivian who grew up in the canyon. 34 color maps & 14 black-and-white illustrations.  (SWU118, $23.95)