Lost Mysteries - by Paige Towler (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

History is full of the weird, wild, and wacky--and in this interactive adventure book with 250+ photos, middle grade readers uncover the incredible mysteries of our world

Kids ages 7+ will discover why history is the coolest subject ever with mind-blowing stories about ancient civilizations, dinosaurs, hidden treasures, pirates and more

How were the ancient Egyptian pyramids built and who was King Tut? How did the Titanic sink and where is Blackbeard's pirate treasure? Did scientists really find a new dinosaur in the basement of a museum, or an entire city buried underneath the Amazon rainforest? And...why was a 2,000-year-old block of butter stuck in a swamp?

In Lost Mysteries, you're on the case! This incredible fact file provides a thoroughly researched and up-to-date look at every mystery and delves into clues, theories, and exciting new finds from the past that still need to be explored. The secrets of the past are yours to uncover!

Start sleuthing to find out about the most incredible mysteries of our world, such as:

• Why some ancient civilizations disappeared without a trace
• Where you can find Bigfoot and other mythical monsters
• Why a famous king was buried underneath a parking lot
• How the art thieves who stole the iconic Mona Lisa were caught
• And so many more thrilling facts and theories!

This collection of exciting, real-life stories is packed with facts and groundbreaking science that takes readers on a captivating journey to unlock the secrets of the past. It's the perfect book for kids who love incredible history stories, parents looking for fun boredom busters or gifts for curious kids, or middle grade teachers who are looking to enrich their social studies curriculums.

Review Quotes

"My absolute favorite part was the section about the Titanic. They told us about the big ship sinking and all the stuff that was happening. It was like going on an adventure, and I felt like a real detective!"
-Ruby, 7

"I learned about strange creatures from the deep ocean, like the Barrel Head fish which has a see-through forehead, so you can see its glowing eyes and its brain!"
-Archer, 11

"Something very interesting I found in the book is that people once thought that dinosaurs had their brains in their rear-ends! I never knew that people once thought that."
-Moshe, 9

"This book takes you through time on an exciting journey to solve secrets and mysteries of history. I highly recommend it."
-Sophie, 11

"...awesome and the facts were super cool and really interesting."
-Millie, 13

"...if you want to learn facts about different animals you can find it here and if you want to learn facts about different people and our history this would be the best book to find it."
-Autumn, 8

"It's more interesting than a lot of school books I've read. It's perfect even when you just have a little time to read. ...my little brother who likes monsters also loved it when I read to him about the creatures of the deep, especially the giant squid!"
-Elise, 9

About the Author

Paige Towler is an author and editor who lives in Washington, D.C. Her poetry has appeared in anthologies such as Hey Baby! and National Geographic Kids Nature Poetry, and she has written books for National Geographic, National Geographic Kids, Scholastic, and more.