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From lost pirate treasure to haunting ghost ships, terrifying monsters and disappearing aircraft, these baffling stories have puzzled people for years. Explore the legends, examine the facts and see if you can get to the bottom of some of history's greatest unsolved mysteries. Illustrated with black and white drawings, this short story collection is perfect for engaging readers. The non-fiction stories are retold by experienced author, Clive Gifford, who knows how to tell a tale. Great for readers aged 9+, these are gripping and inspiring reads. At the back is a quiz and activities, a glossary, further information and index.

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9781445192031

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Clive Gifford lives in Manchester, UK and is an award-winning author of over 150 books for children and adults. These include Eye Benders: The Science of Seeing and Believing, winner of the prestigious Royal Society Young People's Book Prize in 2014, and Cool Technology, which won the School Library Association Information Book Award 2013. Clive's titles range from the serious (Robots, iScience, How the World Works) and sporty (with books on motor racing, the Olympics and football) to the downright silly (The Curse of the Toxic Trousers).

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