History's Mysteries: Freaky Phenomena

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083508
ISBN
9781426331640
Grade 3-7
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Charlotte Mason
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Classical
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Description

This book will make you ponder a number of real-life mysteries. Is it a myth or is it the truth? Join the experts and follow the clues on the following topics:

  • Creepy Creatures
  • Vanishing Acts
  • Unexplained Occurrences
  • Strange Sites
  • Unusual Objects
  • Curious Curses
  • Unnatural Nature
  • And more!

~Amber

Publisher's Description of History's Mysteries: Freaky Phenomena
Fans of Night at the Museum and the Indiana Jones saga will be fascinated by these real-life mysteries: Is there any truth to the legend of Bigfoot? Why have planes and ships suddenly disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle? Is there really a lost city of gold in the jungle of Central America? The next book in this exciting new series will cover even more of history's most fascinating head-scratching conundrums, including the curse of the Hope Diamond, King Tut's tomb, black holes, the puzzling disappearance of ancient civilizations, cryptic creatures of myth and legend, long-lost treasure, and so much more. Kids can dig into these mysteries, uncover clues, and ponder leading scientific theories to help decipher what really happened. Chock-full of cool photos, fun facts, and spooky fun, this book is sure to keep curious kids engaged as they try to piece together these puzzles of the past!

Category Description for History's Mysteries

If you like a good mystery, then you'll love this series. Our world is awesome, colorful, and full of surprises and has so many places left to explore and to investigate. Curious clues, cold cases, and puzzles from the past will leave you intrigued. Imagine all the mysteries still out there waiting to be uncovered or solved. The world is waiting for answers, so let's solve a few mysteries! ~Amber

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Product Format:Paperback
Brand:National Geographic Kids
Grades:3-7
ISBN:9781426331640
Length in Inches:9.125
Width in Inches:7.125
Height in Inches:0.375
Weight in Pounds:0.95
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