Mystery Files

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Amazing Brain Mysteries

For centuries the human brain was a mystery. Scientists only started to unravel its secrets over the past few decades, but there is still a great deal that we don't yet understand. This… More →

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Astonishing Bodies

We all know the limits of our own bodies. That's what makes these unusual examples so incredible. Readers will be amazed by these mysteries of the human body - feats of strength, spontaneous… More →

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Conspiracy!

A small percentage of people believe in conspiracy theories - stories about secret plans to commit crimes and hide the truth. Readers will be shocked by such outrageous claims as Queen… More →

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Forgotten Cities

Tales of amazing cities that rose and fell have been passed down through the ages. Were they all real or imagined? Young readers will be fascinated by the facts that are known about these… More →

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Ghost Ships

How does something enormous suddenly disappear? Readers will be amazed by how frequently large ships are lost without a trace. But sometimes it is just the crew that has disappeared. Get the… More →

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Hidden Worlds

What could be more exciting than the discovery of something that was hidden tens, hundreds, or even thousands of years ago? Readers will be amazed at the examples of hidden things revealed… More →

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Impossible Science

Humans are always reaching to make new discoveries. Science often holds the key to uncovering mysteries, yet some things remain beyond our grasp. Young readers will want the facts about the… More →

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Lost Treasures

Stories of lost treasures have been told since ancient times, passed along by storytelling or on maps and scribbled notes. This exciting book describes some of the dangerous journeys - and… More →

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Magic and Illusions

From card tricks to reading minds, the art of magic lies in the magician's or illusionist's ability to deceive the audience. Read about the mysteries that lie behind some of the most… More →

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Secret Signs

What if you wanted to send a message that only a few people could understand? That is when you would use secret signs. Readers will be intrigued by the examples of codes and ciphers used by… More →

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Unsolved!

Some mysteries remain unsolved for hundreds of years, defying attempts by scientists and researchers to solve them. This astounding books documents examples of the great vanishing acts of… More →

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Weird Nature

The natural world is home to some of the world's greatest mysteries. Readers will be puzzled by such strange examples as insect-eating plants, blood-drinking animals, animals that swarm,… More →

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