History's Mysteries

Curious Clues, Cold Cases, and Puzzles From the Past

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$14.99 US
Disney Publishing Group | National Geographic Kids
36 per carton
On sale Oct 17, 2017 | 978-1-4263-2871-8
Age 8-12 years
Reading Level: Lexile 1130L
Sales rights: World
Why were the Easter Island heads erected? What really happened to the Maya? Who stole the Irish Crown Jewels? The first book in this exciting new series will cover history's heavy-hitting, head-scratching mysteries, including the Lost Colony of Roanoke, the Bermuda Triangle, the Oak Island Money Pit, Stonehenge, the Sphinx, the disappearance of entire civilizations, the dancing plague, the Voynich manuscript, and so many more. Chock-full of cool photos, fun facts, and spine-tingling mysteries.
"The tone of the text is upbeat, making it a pleasurable read.... The layout is inviting and time can be spent studying the photos for more details. VERDICT This is a win-win for readers who like spooky mysteries and solid nonfiction." -- School Library Journal

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Why were the Easter Island heads erected? What really happened to the Maya? Who stole the Irish Crown Jewels? The first book in this exciting new series will cover history's heavy-hitting, head-scratching mysteries, including the Lost Colony of Roanoke, the Bermuda Triangle, the Oak Island Money Pit, Stonehenge, the Sphinx, the disappearance of entire civilizations, the dancing plague, the Voynich manuscript, and so many more. Chock-full of cool photos, fun facts, and spine-tingling mysteries.

Praise

"The tone of the text is upbeat, making it a pleasurable read.... The layout is inviting and time can be spent studying the photos for more details. VERDICT This is a win-win for readers who like spooky mysteries and solid nonfiction." -- School Library Journal

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