The Bermuda Triangle - (Solving Mysteries with Science) by Jane Bingham (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Does the patch of stormy sea between the tip of Florida, Puerto Rico and Bermuda hide a dark and frightening secret? For decades, there have been cases of ships and aircraft that seem to vanish in this part of the Atlantic Ocean. Others who have survived flying or sailing through, have reported strange occurrences, such as clocks and navigational instruments failing. Are all of these reports true? Is there a mystery lurking? Using the scientific method and available data, this book attempts to find out!

Review Quotes

Solving nothing and providing precious little hard science, these expeditions into the land of woo offer gatherings of unsourced anecdotes and speculative references to possible cause of supernatural phenomena, from weather or physical forces to gravity waves, aliens, or outright hoaxes. The texts are interspersed with atmospheric photos, illustrations, maps, and reproductions. Each volume contains a diagram of the scientific method and final spreads with lengthy time lines and "Summing Up the Science" sections, among other back matter. Despite the overall skeptical tone and frequent invitations for readers to weigh the "evidence," children are not supplied with the tools to reach rational conclusions. -John Peters, Children's Literature Consultant, New York City School Library Journal April 2013-- "School Library Journal"