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As someone now well into their senior years and who has had a voracious passion for books and facts of reality for more than 7 decades, I am always seeking new and unusual books on a wide variety of subjects. My interests range from the hard core scientific to the sometimes-weird esoteric topics This is why while browsing on Amazon when I saw this 127-page hardcover book (Strange but true: 10 of the world’s greatest mysteries explained by Kathryn Hulick and illustrated by Gordy Wright) I decided to purchase it.
Right off the bat I loved this book for one simple reason. This is one of the few books that actually uses reason, logic and scientific evidence in presenting the many mysteries that cannot supposedly be explained. This book was obviously written for young readers; nevertheless, anyone who is seeking an objective look at the mysteries of our world will find this book to be entertaining and educational.
This excellent fully illustrated book covers the following topics: “An encounter with aliens, the haunted mansion, the search for lost worlds, the star of deep beginning, when the dead return, amazing powers of the mind, the secrets of an ancient tomb, lost at sea, the mystery of dead mountain and monsters of the deep.”
In conclusion, this is a book for anyone who desire to read a simple, clear and objective evaluation of the many mysteries of our world.
Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Tactical principles of the most effective combative systems).
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Strange but True
10 of the World's Greatest Mysteries Explained
Strange but True
10 of the world's greatest mysteries explained
Ghosts. Aliens. Lost cities. Mind-reading powers. Sea monsters. These are some of the many mysteries that await in t he pages of this book. Some of these stories will intrigue and beguile you. At first, they may seem very convincing. But keep your wits sharp. Question everything. Our challenge for you is to discover the truth.
So when you’re reading about each mystery, check the sources. Interrogate the evidence. Watch out for coincidences. And remember that simple explanations are more likely to be true. At the same time, keep an open mind. A hypothesis may seem too strange to be true. But evidence could always prove it to be correct. You should not dismiss an idea until you have carefully considered it.
Feel free to enjoy these mysteries. Feel free to dream about the possibilities of forces and beings beyond those known to science. An active imagination leads to insightful ideas. But you must also practice the art of doubt. If you do this, you might just discover which mysteries are truly unsolved and which fantastic ideas could really be true.
THE SECRETS OF AN ANCIENT TOMB
A desolate desert ravine cuts through steep cliffs across the Nile river from what was once the grand city of Thebes. Thousands of years ago, ancient Egyptians buried their kings here, in tombs dug deep into the rocky ground.
THE SEARCH FOR LOST WORLDS
A palace adorned with gold, silver, and ivory rises above an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Here, natural fountains spew out both hot and cold water, feeding luxurious baths as well as all manner of trees, flowers and fruits.
LOST AT SEA
Clouds gather in a moonless night sky as jet engines roar to life on a runway below. “Cleared for takeoff,” radios the air traffic control tower.
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Customers find the book fascinating, with one mentioning it keeps them riveted to the page. The scientific content receives positive feedback, with customers praising its fantastic scientific-based evaluation of 10 world mysteries.
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Fantastic!!! Amazing author and great book.Read more
...of science for middle-grade students for 40 years, I found this book fascinating and would have loved to have it around when designing a curriculum...Read more
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...method through its application to a range of strange and mystical events in a way that keeps you riveted to the page....Read more
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QUESTION EVERYTHING!
This 122 page book breaks down 10 of the world's mysteries in a pretty straightforward way. Each chapter starts with the myth or legion as we have heard it for years. Then, you are challenged from a more scientific point of view to dissect that story. Kids from about 10 up should be able to understand and appreciate how it's written. The illustrations are simple and muted and do a great job adding a layer of interest to the contents.
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2019Format: Hardcover
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- Dawn BaillargeonReviewed in Canada on May 26, 2023
This book was out of print and hard to find a copy.
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- mr james payneReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2019
Great for older child
