Cryptic Canada: Unsolved Mysteries from Coast to Coast
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (570 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1926973437 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
While Canada cannot lay claim to wonders like the Great Pyramid of Egypt, Stonehenge of England, or ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, Canada is by no means lacking for stories of intrigue and adventure. From buried treasure to ice mummies to bootleggers to shipwrecks, curious readers need look no further than Cryptic Canada to discover seven of this country’s most engaging unsolved mysteries.Beginning with the ongoing hunt in Nova Scotia for the legendary treasure of Captain Kidd and his crew, moving to the discovery of the mummified Franklin Expedition in Nunavut by modern-day scientists, and ending with an exploration of the Great Lakes Triangle phenomenon (with several other exciting stories in between), this book has something for every adventurous reader.Each chapter, bursting with illustrations by Matt Hammill and color photographs, ends with an interview with an expert in the field, who answers questions kids will be eager to ask after reading about each mysterious case.
Five Stars Lots of fun to read, great pictures, and provides a starting point for research into any of these mysteries.
The writing here is uneven and can feel choppy at times, but the Ask an Expert features—which include interviews with specialists—add to the educational value as do sidebars throughout. Hyde delves into seven unsolved mysteries across the country, starting with Oak Island, Nova Scotia, and buried treasure. --Ann Kelley . Cool to think about, especially since it’s on—or near—home turf. Grades 4-6. In another chapter, we travel to the awesomely named town of Moose Jaw, Saskatch