Lost mysteries History's greatest secrets, legends & hidden treasures

Paige Towler

Book - 2025

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 provid...es 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.

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Subjects
Genres
Trivia and miscellanea
Illustrated works
Ouvrages illustrés
Published
New York, NY : Hearst Home Kids, an imprint of Hearst Books/Hearst Magazine Media, Inc [2025]
Language
English
Main Author
Paige Towler (author)
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
175 pages : illustrations (come colour), colour maps ; 24 cm
ISBN
9781958395653
  • Uncover the Secrets of the Past
  • Chapter 1. Digging up the Past
  • Dinosaur Discoveries
  • Fantastic Dinosaur Features
  • Lost Humans of History
  • A Mammoth Marvel
  • Frozen in Time
  • Secret Tunnel Makers
  • Surprises of the Swamps
  • King Tut's Tomb
  • The Nazca Lines
  • The Lost City of Petra
  • The Clay Warriors
  • Lost Tombs
  • City Buried in Time
  • Ancient World Wonders
  • Carved From the Cliffs
  • Great Zimbabwe
  • Unearthing Tenochtitlán
  • The Mysteries of the Moai
  • More Colossal Creations
  • Chapter 2. Secrets of the Deep
  • Ancient Marine Monsters
  • The Lost Cave
  • Polynesian Wayfinding
  • Who Were the Sea Peoples?
  • The Sunken City
  • Underwater Cities Around the World
  • Blackbeard's Treasure
  • "X" Marks the Spot
  • Pirate Queen
  • Lost Legends
  • The Mystery of the Mary Celeste
  • Lost at Sea
  • The Secrets of Shipwrecks
  • Rediscovering the Titanic
  • Seeking the Colossal Squid
  • Creatures of the Deep
  • Chapter 3. Lost & Found
  • Lost! Ancient Languages
  • Found! Below the Jungle
  • Found! The King and the Parking Lot
  • Sniffing It Out
  • Ghost Towns
  • Is Anyone Home?
  • Lost-and Found! Fabergé Eggs
  • Found! The Mona Lisa
  • Historic Heists
  • Found! Machu Picchu
  • Lost! Amelia Earhart
  • Found! Extinct No More
  • Lost! The Amber Room
  • Found! Museum Mysteries
  • Lost! Flight 19
  • Soon to Be Found?
  • Chapter 4. Myth or Missing?
  • Hanging Gardens of Babylon
  • City Beneath the Sea
  • The Philosopher's Stone
  • King Arthur
  • The City of Gold
  • The Lost Colony of Roanoke
  • The Beast of Gévaudan
  • Cool Cryptids
  • City in the Desert
  • The Lost City of Z
  • The Roswell Incident
  • The Hoaxes of History
  • Take It Even Further
  • Sources and More Reading
  • Index
  • Credits