Legends, treasures, and mysteries await! Journey through tales of prehistoric creatures, medieval knights, and even fierce pirates. Explore ancient wonders, buried treasures, and mind-blowing facts that have shaped our world—perfect for any adventurous kid.

• Why did some ancient civilizations disappear without a trace?
• How were the Egyptian pyramids built and who was King Tut?
• Where is Blackbeard’s pirate treasure?
• Where can you find Bigfoot and other mythical monsters?
• Why was a famous king buried under a parking lot?
• How did the thieves who stole the Mona Lisa painting get caught?
• Why was a 2,000-year-old block of butter stuck in a swamp?
• And so many more thrilling facts and wild-but-true stories!

Discover the Coolest History EVER

Young explorers will pore over the vibrant pages bursting with 250+ photos and mind-blowing, real-life stories about the past! This incredible fact file examines every puzzling historical mystery and lets curious readers follow the clues to discover what really happened.

Fun Facts and Groundbreaking Science

Unlock the latest scientific advances in archaeology and fascinating new discoveries. From laser technology that detected ancient Mayan cities buried in the jungle to scans of seabeds that may have found the plane flown by missing pilot Amelia Earhart, the incredible true stories will spark kids’ fascination.

Thrilling Interactive Adventures Await

History’s enigmas are brought to life with interactive prompts designed to engage kids’ imagination and sharpen their detective skills to solve tantalizing mysteries of the past.

What Kids Are Saying

“My absolute favorite part was the section about the Titanic. They told us about the big ship sinking and all the stuff that was happening. It was like going on an adventure, and I felt like a real detective!”
–Ruby, 7

“I learned about strange creatures from the deep ocean, like the Barrel Head fish which has a see-through forehead, so you can see its glowing eyes and its brain!”
–Archer, 11

“Something very interesting I found in the book is that people once thought that dinosaurs had their brains in their rear-ends! I never knew that people once thought that.”
–Moshe, 9

“This book takes you through time on an exciting journey to solve secrets and mysteries of history. I highly recommend it.”
–Sophie, 11

“…awesome and the facts were super cool and really interesting.”
–Millie, 13

“…if you want to learn facts about different animals you can find it here and if you want to learn facts about different people and our history this would be the best book to find it.”
–Autumn, 8  

“It’s more interesting than a lot of school books I’ve read. It’s perfect even when you just have a little time to read. …my little brother who likes monsters also loved it when I read to him about the creatures of the deep, especially the giant squid!”
–Elise, 9

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THE HISTORY CHANNEL

THIS DAY IN HISTORY FOR KIDS

“Perfect for budding historians”
—School Library Journal

Cave paintings, pirates, the moon landing, and even the invention of spaghetti! Inside this fascinating photo-packed book, kids will take a trip through time and discover the world’s most important events, people, and inventions.