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Books in Mysteries in History: Solving the Mysteries of the Past series

  • What Happened to Pompeii?

    Charlie Samuels

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Much of ancient Pompeii remained intact when the city was rediscovered, preserved by the volcanic ash of Mount Vesuvius. This preservation presented artifacts that serve as clues for archaeologists to piece together what life was like for these Roman people. This title delves into who found these buried cities and what was involved in uncovering Pompeii s past. Brightly colored photographs and informational sidebars give readers the tools to become excited about this archaeological mystery.
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  • How Did Rome Rise and Fall?

    Anita Croy

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Rome is one of the most famous cities in the world. Its history is long and tumultuous, but at one point Rome was one of the worlds greatest superpowers. What happened to make this strong and powerful city fall? Historians and archaeologists have been trying to answer this question for many years. This title gives insight into how Rome was built and how the Romans lived during the city-states prime. Informative sidebars and fact boxes supplement full-color photographs and provide readers with the tools to act as a historian and figure out why the Eternal City rose and fell.
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  • What Was Stonehenge For?

    Anita Croy

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Stonehenge is one of the archaeological mysteries of the world. Experts are not entirely certain why Stonehenge was built, but there are clues that have aided them in working toward discovering its true purpose. Readers will learn about some of the theories archaeologists have about Stonehenge s past and how there is not enough evidence to support their theories entirely. Maps, sidebars, and full-color photographs supplement information in the text to spark readers interest in learning more about Stonehenge.
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  • What Were the Pyramids?

    Charlie Samuels

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 15, 2017)
    The great pyramids in Egypt have boggled the minds of archaeologists and historians for many years. Why were they built? Who built them? Over time, historians have been able to answer these questions through examining artifacts that have been found inside and by analyzing mummified bodies and attempting to identify the people buried inside. This title provides readers with information conveyed through text and full-color photographs. Fact boxes and sidebars supplement the text and give further insight into what these historical structures were used for.
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  • Who Built Machu Picchu?

    Anita Croy

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 15, 2017)
    "Machu Picchu, a UNESCO world heritage site, is one of the most important archaeological finds in history. This sanctuary stands at the boundary between the Peruvian Andes and the Amazon Basin, making for spectacular views. But the people who built this sanctuary, the Inca, are much more mysterious. Who Built Machu Picchu? will give readers insight about how these people lived, what their customs were, and how this awe-inspiring city was found after the Inca were conquered"--
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  • Mysteries in History Set: Solving the Mysteries of the Past

    Cavendish Square Publishing

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 15, 2017)
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  • What Became of the Aztec Cities?

    Anita Croy

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 15, 2017)
    The Aztec people lived in central Mexico and are known for their rich culture and powerful empire. Although these people held control over several regions in Mexico, the Spanish conquistadors eventually removed them from power. What has become of these once famous cities? Archaeologists and historians have been working toward uncovering more information about how these people came to power, how they lived, and what their culture consisted of. Readers will learn about how excavations of Aztec cities have provided scholars with information regarding these people lived and how their cities were constructed.
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