Provides an illustrated account of the events that occurred after two young men stumbled upon a human skull along the bank of the Columbia River in Kennewick, Washington, and discusses the debate over the importance of scientific study against respect for the customs of Native peoples. Interest Level: 5-8 Reading Level: 6.0 ATOS Book Level: 8.7 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 3 AR Quiz: 144580EN Reading Counts Level: 11.5 Reading Counts Points: 7 Lexile Measure: 1150 Guided Reading Level: X.