Items related to Mysteries of the Ancients (Unsolved Mysteries)
Synopsis
Discusses unsolved mysteries left by ancient civilizations including the stone figures on Easter Island, the city built by unknown people on a Bolivian mountain top, and the Great Pyramid of Khufu.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
Grade 4–6—While Atlantis covers one topic, Ancients introduces four—Easter Island statues, the ruins of Tiahuanaco in the Andes, Egypt's Great Pyramids, and Eldorado, legendary city of South America. Packed with information, each skinny book is busy with large type; colorful, well-captioned illustrations and photographs; and "How Strange..." side boxes. While not always "strange," they are interesting. The writing is clear enough, but the proper nouns, especially in Ancients, will be hard to pronounce: "Roggeveen," "Khufu," "Drbal," and so on. Pronunciation guides would have been helpful. Bold words are defined along the bottom of every page. This is the weakest part of the texts. While "Poseidon," "solar year," and "gilded" are handily defined, there is no reason to define such terms as "mayor" or "dinosaur" to this audience. These words are then duplicated in glossaries. Despite these few small concerns, these are worthy titles. Fascinating fare for research and browsing.—Anne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherHeinemann/Raintree
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0817254811
- ISBN 13 9780817254810
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Number of pages48
- Rating
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Mysteries of the Ancients
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 40020882-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Mysteries of the Ancients
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 40116407-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Mysteries of the Ancients (Unsolved Mysteries)
Seller: Booksavers of MD, Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Library Binding. Condition: Good. 1999. A good library bound hardcover ex-library book with usual library markings. Some thumbing and minor yellowing on pages. Light scuffs, scratches, and other minor wear on cover. No dust jacket. Booksavers receives donated books and recycles them in a variety of ways. Proceeds benefit the work of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in the U.S. and around the world. Seller Inventory # mon0000235861
Quantity: 1 available