Treasure Hunter

by David Seidman, Preston Palmer (Illustrator)

Code Book -- Join Jackpot Potter and his treasure-hunting team as they set out to recover the stolen locked case that holds the Journale di Tresori, a priceless journal filled with centuries of treasure-hunting secrets Together, readers follow clues, tackle mind-bending challenges, overcome obstacles, and escape traps as they hunt for the 4 ancient symbols that will open the lock. But do the 4 symbols really open the lock? There's more to it than meets the eye. The 32-page perusable book includes:
-- Math mysteries
-- Geography rebuses
-- Science experiments
-- Historical facts
-- Map skills
-- Maze
-- Puzzles
-- Plus many more brain-bending and exciting code-breaking challengesExpedition -- But the adventure doesn't stop there. Kids can go on 4 different expeditions for more treasure seeking challenges that will test their ingenuity, persistence, and brains. They will get to:
-- Carry out science experiments
-- Challenge their math and geography skills
-- Decode and create messages
-- Explore different foreign currencies
-- Travel to exotic places around the world
-- Shop for various expedition equipment
-- Determine which pieces of art are forgeries
-- Figure out mysterious riddles

32 pages, Misc. Supplies

First published October 1, 2002

About the author

David Seidman is a Los Angeles–area journalist, editor, and author who often writes nonfiction for teens. He comes to the topic of atheism with empathy
for teenagers and for people in the religious minority, but he’s nobody’s advocate. He has written on topics as diverse as a US president, civil rights, teens
in Iran, and holiday lights displays.