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Books in History Hunters series

  • The Mayans

    Louise Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Jump into the past and visit the world of the mysterious Mayans. Get the lowdown of gruesome sacrifice. Discover why the Mayans wore the heads of their enemies. Take a peek inside the world of the spooky Mayan priest, find out why children were cross-eyed, and discover the world’s first chocolate money as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!
    U
  • Frozen Mammoth

    Dougal Dixon

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Describes an expedition to uncover and study a frozen mammoth in Siberia.
    L
  • The Mammoth's Tomb

    Dougal Dixon

    Paperback (Ticktock Media, April 15, 2003)
    Each book begins with the discovery of a mysterious item at the City Museum, prompting an expedition to investigate the story behind the artefact. Joining digs around the world, the reader pieces together stories from the past using real life archaeological and scientific methods. Age 9+.
  • Ancient China

    Louise Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Dig deep to discover the incredible history of Ancient China. Come face-to-face with the fearsome Terracotta army. Be blown away by ancient inventions, from gunpowder to the umbrella. Get to grips with gods, mysterious medicine, and really riotous rituals as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!
    Y
  • Ancient Egypt

    Nancy Dickmann

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Take a tour along the Nile and visit Ancient Egypt. Peer inside the pyramids to find the treasure within. Unravel mysterious mummies and learn how the Egyptians had death wrapped up. Read hieroglyphic clues, journey into the afterlife, and find out what it meant to be a pharaoh as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!
    X
  • Ancient Greece

    Nancy Dickmann

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Step back in time to Ancient Greece―one of history’s greatest civilizations. Find out how the fearsome hoplite soldiers fought. Discover Greek’s gorgeous goddesses and mighty gods. Find out how soothsayers predicted the future, why the Olympics could be deadly, and dig up the truth about the Trojan horse as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!
    X
  • Ancient Rome

    Nancy Dickmann

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Unlock the secrets of the mighty Romans―one of history’s greatest people. Journey across the world as you track down the Roman Empire. Find out what it meant to be a slave and how you could work your way to freedom. Discover disgusting Roman manners, what the Romans did to look good, and dig up the gory truth about gladiators as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!
    Y
  • Sunken Treasure

    Dee Phillips

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Describes a research expedition to study a shipwreck from the fifth century B.C. off the coast of Crete.
    P
  • The Mammoth's Tomb

    Dougal Dixon

    Hardcover (Ticktock Media, April 15, 2003)
    None
  • Mysterious Mummies

    Fiona MacDonald

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Describes a research expedition to Egypt to explore the origins of an ancient mummy and the tomb in which she was found, and to try to determine how she died.
    P
  • Gladiator's Secret

    John Malam

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Describes a research expedition to study gladiators, particularly one whose skeleton was recently unearthed in London.
    O
  • Dinosaur Dig

    Dougal Dixon

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Describes a research expedition to Montana to uncover and investigate a dinosaur skeleton.
    J