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Curiosities & Wonders

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Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle

Why do aircraft and ships seem to 'disappear' in the Bermuda Triangle? Since the time of Christopher Columbus there have been reports of strange sightings and vessels lost while traveling… More →

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Mysteries of the Cosmic Joker

Is there some mysterious force of nature that has a sense of humor, causing seemingly unexplained and bizarre things to happen on Earth? Flying omelets and shoals of fish falling out of the… More →

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Mysteries of the Mayan Calendar

This fascinating title brings Ancient history to life with a clear, easy-to-understand overview of the Mayan culture and the mystery surrounding their calendar. More →

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Mysteries of the Mind

The mind is a powerful instrument. It influences everything we do and say. We all talk about a sixth sense, or ESP. This book examines mind over matter, looking at claims that brain power… More →

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Mysteries of UFOs

Strange objects have been reported in the skies for centuries - bright objects, moving shapes, lights traveling in formation. In 1952 alone, there were 1,500 reports of UFO sightings! This More →

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Mysteries of Water Monsters

For centuries, sailors have told tales of sea monsters and serpents that have attacked their ships. Many stories tell of giant squids with their tentacles wrapped around the trapped vessels - More →

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Mysterious Disappearances

Stories about unsolved disappearances have surfaced throughout history. Lost explorers, missing armies, and hidden princes are just a few of these perplexing mysteries. Follow along and… More →

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Mysterious Healing

This book takes students on a journey from the traditional practices of the Far East to modern Western medicine. Looking at the sometimes mysterious treatments and their applications,… More →

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Mysterious Predictions

A popular story tells of President Lincoln predicting his own assassination, but not knowing where or when it would take place. This intriguing new title from Crabtree examines real-life… More →

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People Did What in Ancient Egypt?

Do you think you would have enjoyed living in ancient Egypt? It wasn't bad if you were a pharaoh - but watch out if you were a slave! This book is full of fascinating facts about Egyptian… More →

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People Did What in Ancient Greece?

Do you think you would have enjoyed living in ancient Greece? Daily life was ruled over by the gods - and they could be a mean bunch! This book is full of fascinating facts about Greek daily… More →

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People Did What in Ancient Rome?

Do you think you would have enjoyed living in ancient Rome? That depends - do you like taking a bath in public! This book is full of fascinating facts about Roman daily life, religion, the… More →

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