extinct cities

"Discover the real-life history, locations, and myths that inspire today's popular adventure games"--Provided by publisher.

" ... details the significance of Stonehenge and Machu Picchu, the current theories about their usage in ancient times, and the aspects of these sites that are still steeped in mystery"--Amazon.

The true story of the British explorer Percy Fawcett, who set out on a doomed expedition to find a lost city in the Amazon jungle.

"... author Douglas Preston takes readers on an adventure deep into the Honduran jungle in this riveting, danger-filled true story about the discovery of an ancient lost civilization"--Provided by publisher.

"While awaiting his parents' release from jail, fourteen-year-old Max Murphy is sucked into yet another scheme of the Maya Death Lords that sends him on a quest to the United States. Failure could mean the end of the world... again"--.

For millennia, tales of lost civilizations have captivated humanity, and foremost among them is the legend of Atlantis. In this guide to Atlantis and other lost lands, readers will learn to sort through fact and fiction, learning about the historical origins of lost-city legends, the lessons they teach us, archaeological digs for the truth, and—perhaps closest to home—their place in popular culture. The main focus is on the tale of Atlantis, with sidebars that highlight similarly (3z(Blost(3y (Bmythical societies. For fans of the paranormal or seekers of the truth, this is the definitive book to read.

Mimi, Papa, Christina, and Grant investigate a mystery at the Mayan ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula.

Describes eleven ancient cities, including the Empire of the Sun in Mexico, the Million People's City in China, and the City of Temples in Cambodia.