Books in History Mysteries series

In March 1942, an aircraft prepares for a desperate midnight escape, taking refugees to safety in Australia. Just before take-off, the pilot is entrusted with a mysterious, wax-sealed package. But when the plane is shot down by the enemy and crash lands on the Kimberley coast, the package is forgotten—until someone stumbles across the find of a lifetime.

Travel into the past with this fascinating series. Each richly illustrated book opens up a different world, from ancient civilizations to the life among pirates. Kids will play ancient games, create pyramids, and hold lifelike ancient objects in their hands.- 3D details, convertible envelopes, hidden flaps, thermo-ink, magic candles, and puzzles- Colorful illustrations and interesting stories

Travel into the past with this fascinating series. Each richly illustrated book opens up a different world, from ancient civilizations to the life among pirates. Kids will play ancient games, create pyramids, and hold lifelike ancient objects in their hands.- 3D details, convertible envelopes, hidden flaps, thermo-ink, magic candles, and puzzles- Colorful illustrations and interesting stories

Area 51 is a military base located in Nevada, though it has some questionable lore attached to its reputation. It's said to be the site of alien dissections, clandestine aircraft testing, and numerous covert government programs. The US government denied for many years that it even existed, which didn't stifle any of the rumors. This engrossing book presents what is known about the facility, the declassified projects that have taken place there, and the questions that still have to be answered about one of the military's most secretive locations.

Almost yearly, ancient ruins are declared to be clues to finding Atlantis, a huge island where an advanced civilization is said to have lived. However, we're not even sure if Atlantis existed at all. Atlantis lore stems from the writings of the famous Greek philosopher Plato of nearly 2,400 years ago. Some think Atlantis is an allegory, while others believe Plato's account is a historical record. Readers will find out what Plato reported about the civilization and where people are looking for it today. Fact boxes, sidebars, and maps will increase readers' curiosity about this compelling mystery.

Area 51 is a military base located in Nevada, though it has some questionable lore attached to its reputation. It's said to be the site of alien dissections, clandestine aircraft testing, and numerous covert government programs. The US government denied for many years that it even existed, which didn't stifle any of the rumors. This engrossing book presents what is known about the facility, the declassified projects that have taken place there, and the questions that still have to be answered about one of the military's most secretive locations.

Travel into the past with this fascinating series. Each richly illustrated book opens up a different world, from ancient civilizations to the life among pirates. Kids will play ancient games, create pyramids, and hold lifelike ancient objects in their hands.- 3D details, convertible envelopes, hidden flaps, thermo-ink, magic candles, and puzzles- Colorful illustrations and interesting stories