Books with title Lost Treasure

From how these treasures were created, lost, and uncovered by explorers and scientists, Eyewitness Treasure takes a look at the wide variety of precious objects that have been the seeds of greed, conquest, crime, and adventure over the history of humankind. The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. The story of exploration — from early expeditions to high-tech trips into space — is presented in vivid visual detail in this intriguing guide.

Search for some of the greatest treasures ever lost! Concentration, wits, and a keen eye are your tools as you work your way through twenty-two intricately drawn mazes, including the cover. As with any hunt for lost treasure, there will be challenges that you have to face. Maneuver through shark-infested waters to salvage booty from the treasure galleon Concepcion. Travel along the winding passageways of a cave filled with dead ends to claim gold that once belonged to Emperor Maximilian of Mexico. Find a clear trail up Superstition Mountain to the Lost Dutchman Mine, and once you've found the mine, descend the mountain to escape. If you get lost in one of the mazes, don't worry. A treasure guide in the back will show you the path out. The author lives in El Cajon, CA. 64 pages, 21 b/w illus., 8 1/4 x 11.

Treasure is thirteen years old. She is bright and well-balanced: her best friend (this week) is Rosie, her Doc Martens are in Crouch End and her school shoes are nowhere on earth. But Treasure has a problem - her mother. 'I hate you,' she hisses. 'You're so embarrassing...you spoil everything.' Her 'uncool' mother lets her party until midnight; acts as her chauffeur and her fund raiser; takes her shopping for worm-like tops and dresses - but she can't even begin to know what it is to be a teenager.Treasure first appeared in the Guardian and has featured on Radio 4. She is now the star of a BBC TV series.

Taylor Stevens, a shy 15-year-old high school student, travels to the coast of North Carolina to be with his grandmother during a storm. When the storm turns into a monster hurricane, Taylor fights to save his grandmother. In his attempts to battle the hurricane, Taylor discovers an old piece of parchment with strange symbols on it. After two modern-day ruthless pirates steal the parchment from Taylor, Emily and her friends from the Society of Spies attempt to help Taylor. Can they recover the parchment and solve the mysterious codes on it? Will the symbols lead to a treasure or some other mysterious find? In the end, they will all face the curse of Blackbeard, one of history's most notorious pirates.

Was it really the butler who did it? Or maybe it was the snoopymaid? Tom Austen and his sister Liz have just arrived at Casa Loma, the famouscastle in central Toronto. There to solve a mysterious disappearance and find alost treasure, the two young detectives discover that the old castle holds moresecrets than even they had bargained for.With plenty of suspects to keep readers guessing right to theend of this gripping mystery, The Lost Treasure of Casa Loma deliversaction and adventure along with a painless hit of Canadian history.

"A fun, exciting adventure...Sir Kaye is a fantastic role model for kids."--Wishing Shelf AwardsThe treasure house of Knox castle is empty! Now conspiracy and war threaten the kingdom while mysterious noises and unexplained events fill the castle. As best friends Kaye, Reggie, and Beau search for the missing treasure, jealous knights plot to get rid of Kaye for good. Can Kaye find the treasure in time to save the kingdom? Or will he risk losing his knighthood forever? Join Kaye, Reggie, and Beau as they search for hidden clues, secret passages, a lost castle treasure, and their place in the world in this fast-paced adventure.

Should some treasure stay lost? Brothers Peter and Farren thought that the adventure was all over. They thought that they had earned their happily ever after. They thought wrong. In this nail biting conclusion to the series, the unexpected return of a member of their family leads Peter and Farren to set off on a quest for answers. But they may not like what they discover. Some things are better left buried. On the way, they meet some familiar enemies, come face to tentacle with a giant squid, battle an army of Spanish Conquistadors and bump into the notorious pirate, Captain Redbeard. Not to mention, the small matter of the fabled lost city of gold … El Dorado and of course, a smelly, blue parrot called Dodo. “Me? Me Chad. You? You dead!” cordiner.wordpress.com