extinct cities

"Bonampak, Troy, Machu Picchu--these and other sites were . . . 'long lost' to the modern world. Then, using scientific tools, archaeologists revised and revitalized the stories of these 'lost' civilizations. Through color images and . . . facts presented in . . . text and . . . sidebars, students will learn how scientists rediscovered and scientifically dated murals, sculptures, and artifacts covered with grime or buried under ashes and stones"--Provided by publisher.

"Impeccably researched, and written like a thriller, Edmund Richardson's The King's Shadow is the extraordinary untold and wild journey of Charles Masson - think Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid meets Indiana Jones - and his search for the Lost City of Alexandria in the "Wild East" during the age of empires, kings, and spies. For centuries the city of Alexandria Beneath the Mountains was a meeting point of East and West. Then it vanished. In 1833 it was discovered in Afghanistan by the unlikeliest person imaginable: Charles Masson, deserter, pilgrim, doctor, archaeologist, spy, one of the most respected scholars in Asia, and the greatest of nineteenth-century travelers"--Provided by publisher.

"Which lost civilization built Angkor Wat, in Cambodia? What is found at the remains of Cahokia, the ancient Mississippian city? Follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about Earth's lost kingdoms, empires, and their leaders"--Provided by publisher.

Thirteen-year-old Iris craves grand adventure, but knows that in the tiny country town of Bugden that is unlikely to happen to her. She wishes she could be more like her best friend, Sam, who seems content with swimming in the lake and catching bugs--but when Sam and Iris discover a dry riverbed outside of town, and follow it, they discover a hidden city of mystery and lost time.

Explores the legends of lost lands, providing information related to their origins, theories, and place in popular culture.

Hunting for treasure and artifacts in the ruins of an ancient lost city. Solving complex puzzles to open the doors to a secret passage. Discovering the truth about a legendary figure from history. Fans of adventure video games love these activities and many more. But what is the true story behind today's popular action adventure games? Are the ancient cities in these games real or inspired by real locations? What kind of treasure has been found in actual ancient ruins? What type of dangers do treasure hunters face in the real world? Compare true exploration of ancient cities to today's popular video games and learn if they are portrayed accurately, or if the games twist the truth to create a more exciting game-playing experience.

Presents information on ancient cities such as Pompeii, Troy, Machu Picchu, and Chich?n Itz? that has been learned through archeological excavations. Discusses the artifacts discovered, and how new technology is being used to uncover more objects and information. Includes a timeline, a glossary, access to further online resources, and color photographs.

Looks at several different lost cities from around the world, including Babylon, Karnak, Herculaneum and Mesa Verde, discussing their contributions, civilization and more.

When an alien ship is destroyed above Earth, a fog is released that covers everything and turns reflective surfaces into portals that release monsters. Although there is a ban on mirrors, seventeen-year-old Marty Callahan, who suffers from OCD, becomes an illegal distributor of mirrors until he's caught. Marty is exiled along with the mayor's son Elliott to an abandoned city overrun by fog. But Marty is determined to find his brother Ty in London, so he and Elliott set aside their differences and embark on a quest that reveals the truth behind the spaceship and the danger threatening Earth.

Photographs, maps, and illustrations describe the discovery of several lost cities including Pompeii, Troy, Machu Picchu, and Teotihuacan.