NONFICTION

Lost Kings and Kingdoms

by Robert SNEDDEN
9781482460094. ea vol: 48p. (Mystery Hunters). further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Gareth Stevens. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $31.95.
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Gr 4–7—Although flush with color and various types of images (photos, archival drawings, etc.), this series reads like a textbook. The narratives take a factual approach (e.g., "There is no evidence that the story of Arthur pulling Excalibur from the stone is true.") that will satisfy students who have moved beyond conjecture and appreciate concrete information. Hoaxes and debunked science are also covered. For example, using traditional stories as well as 20th-century tabloid-esque tales, Atlantis traces the once popular belief that the earth was hollow. The "Mystery Hunter" box, which appears at the bottom of certain pages, supplies higher-order thinking questions and opportunities for small group discussions.
VERDICT This series will supplement classroom curricula but may not necessarily fly off the shelves.
Reviewed by Jane Miller , Apr 01, 2017

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