History's mysteries

"On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart's goal was to make a record-breaking flight around the world. On the last part of the flight, they approached Howland Island to refuel. Before they could land, radio communication from Earhart stopped, and the plane disappeared. Search efforts turned up few clues. What happened to Earhart and Noonan? Explore the theories and learn why their disappearance has become one of history's greatest mysteries"--Provided by publisher.

Area 51 is a military base located in Nevada, said to be the site of UFO and extraterrestrial activity, all denied by the U.S. government. But is it? Readers can examine the evidence and decide for themselves.

The English colony on Roanoke Island vanished with only a single word, "CROATOAN" carved into a post. What happened? Readers can review the theories and decide for themselves.

"Uncover the mystery of the Egyptian pyramids with diagrams, strong photos, and hi/lo text"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history of Area 51 in Nevada, discussing mysterious and experimental aircraft, conspiracy theories, and UFOs.

Provides an account of the sixteenth century settlement of the Roanoke Colony as well as theories of what may have caused the disappearance of the settlers.

A look at real, mythical, and extinct monsters.

Explores the prophecies of Nostradamus.