History’s Mysteries

Curious Clues, Cold Cases, and Puzzles From the Past

By Kitson Jazynka

Paperback

Published on Oct 17, 2017 | 160 Pages

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Grades 3–7
Ages 8–12

Why were the Easter Island heads erected? What really happened to the Maya? Who stole the Irish Crown Jewels? The first book in this exciting new series will cover history’s heavy-hitting, head-scratching mysteries, including the Lost Colony of Roanoke, the Bermuda Triangle, the Oak Island Money Pit, Stonehenge, the Sphinx, the disappearance of entire civilizations, the dancing plague, the Voynich manuscript, and so many more. Chock-full of cool photos, fun facts, and spine-tingling mysteries.

"The tone of the text is upbeat, making it a pleasurable read.... The layout is inviting and time can be spent studying the photos for more details. VERDICT This is a win-win for readers who like spooky mysteries and solid nonfiction." —School Library Journal

ISBN 9781426328718 (Paperback)
Published on Oct 17, 2017
Published by National Geographic Kids
Pages 160
Dimensions 7-1/8 x 9-1/4
Age Range 8-12 years
Grade Grades 3-7
Reading Level Lexile: 1130L

Kitson Jazynka

Author Kitson Jazynka is an award-winning freelance writer and children’s author. Her work appears regularly in National Geographic Kids, American Girl, and Young Rider magazine, as well as the Washington Post’s KidsPost. Kitson currently lives with her family in Washington, DC.

Literacy consultant Stephanie Laird is an instructional coach at Mitchellville Elementary in Mitchellville, Iowa, and is currently serving on the International Literacy Association’s (ILA) Board of Directors through 2019. She was the 2014 recipient of the ILA Technology and Literacy Award. Stephanie is the President-Elect of the Iowa Reading Association and was the 2017 Conference Chair of the Iowa Reading Association’s annual conference. Along with being an ambassador and advocate for education, literacy, and teacher leadership across her state, Stephanie was a member of ILA’s Literacy, eLearning, Communication, and Culture Committee and has contributed to the International Literacy Day Activity Kit, Literacy Daily, and ReadWriteThink.