Lost Mysteries: Secrets, Legends & Treasures of the Past

by Paige Towler

History is full of the weird, wild, and wacky—and in this interactive adventure book with 250+ photos, middle grade readers uncover the incredible mysteries of our world

Kids ages 7+ will discover why history is the coolest subject ever with mind-blowing stories about  ancient civilizations, dinosaurs, hidden treasures, pirates and more

How were the ancient Egyptian pyramids built and who was King Tut? How did the Titanic sink and where is Blackbeard’s pirate treasure? Did scientists really find a new dinosaur in the basement of a museum, or an entire city buried underneath the Amazon rainforest? And…why was a 2,000-year-old block of butter stuck in a swamp?

In Lost Mysteries, you’re on the case! This incredible fact file provides a thoroughly researched and up-to-date look at every mystery and delves into clues, theories, and exciting new finds from the past that still need to be explored. The secrets of the past are yours to uncover!

Start sleuthing to find out about the most incredible mysteries of our world, such
Why some ancient civilizations disappeared without a traceWhere you can find Bigfoot and other mythical monstersWhy a famous king was buried underneath a parking lotHow the art thieves who stole the iconic Mona Lisa were caughtAnd so many more thrilling facts and theories!
This collection of exciting, real-life stories is packed with facts and groundbreaking science that takes readers on a captivating journey to unlock the secrets of the past. It’s the perfect book for kids who love incredible history stories, parents looking for fun boredom busters or gifts for curious kids, or middle grade teachers who are looking to enrich their social studies curriculums.

Genres: Nonfiction

176 pages, Hardcover

Published May 6, 2025

Reviews

[Analie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun collection of stories that could be told around the campfire yet are rooted in real history. Some are famous but a few I had never heard of or knew little about, like the Nazca lines of Peru. Great for kids who are into science, archeology, and/or history.

[Jennifer Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun and interesting read! I loved all the facts and secrets for each historic thing. Some of the myths I've heard about were mentioned, so it was nice to read more about them.