Bibliograph

History's lost treasures, by Tammy Gagne

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Label

History's lost treasures, by Tammy Gagne

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8-12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

History's lost treasures

Oclc number

1061149890

resource.readingGradeLevel

Grades 3-7

Responsibility statement

by Tammy Gagne

Series statement

Hidden History

Summary

"Brings to light 12 of history's lost treasures including The Copper Scroll, discovered in Jerusalem in the 1940's that is determined to be the oldest known religious writing; the Victoria Peak Treasure in New Mexico that was found in 1937, but then lost again; Confederate Colonel John Mosby's Treasure hidden in the woods of Fairfax County, Virginia, but still not found after 150 years; and more. The book features historic photos, interesting side bars, and thought-provoking prompts."--Publisher's website

Table Of Contents

A pirate's stolen hoard -- An ancient Hebrew treasure map -- Black pearls in the desert -- Treasure trapped inside a mountain peak -- An emperor's empty tomb -- A millionaire's treasure hunt -- A priceless fossil -- Montezuma's treasure -- A prize between two pine trees -- Nazi loot in Lake Toplitz -- Peking man goes missing -- The glittering treasure of Lima

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