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Cryptic Canada : unsolved mysteries from coast to coast / written by Natalie Hyde ; illustrated by Matt Hammill.
Explores seven of Canada's most engaging unsolved mysteries.
Record details
- ISBN: 1926973380
- ISBN: 9781926973388
- Physical Description: 48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps.
- Publisher: Toronto : Owlkids Books, c2012.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. Silver Birch Express Award nominee, 2014. |
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| Subject: | Curiosities and wonders > Canada > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J 001.940971 Hyd | 31681002541852 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Presents information about the Oak Island treasure pit, mummies from the Franklin Expedition, Viking remains in Newfoundland, the tunnels of Moose Jaw, Saskatechewan, ancient stonework in Alberta, and other mysteries from Canadian history. - Perseus PublishingWhile Canada cannot lay claim to wonders like the Great Pyramid of Egypt, Stonehenge of England, or ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, Canada is by no means lacking for stories of intrigue and adventure. From buried treasure to ice mummies to bootleggers to shipwrecks, curious readers need look no further than Cryptic Canada to discover seven of this countryâs most engaging unsolved mysteries.
Beginning with the ongoing hunt in Nova Scotia for the legendary treasure of Captain Kidd and his crew, moving to the discovery of the mummified Franklin Expedition in Nunavut by modern-day scientists, and ending with an exploration of the Great Lakes Triangle phenomenon (with several other exciting stories in between), this book has something for every adventurous reader.
Each chapter, bursting with illustrations by Matt Hammill and color photographs, ends with an interview with an expert in the field, who answers questions kids will be eager to ask after reading about each mysterious case. - Perseus PublishingWhile Canada cannot lay claim to wonders like the Great Pyramid of Egypt, Stonehenge of England, or ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, Canada is by no means lacking for stories of intrigue and adventure. From buried treasure to ice mummies to bootleggers to shipwrecks, curious readers need look no further than Cryptic Canada to discover seven of this country’s most engaging unsolved mysteries.
Beginning with the ongoing hunt in Nova Scotia for the legendary treasure of Captain Kidd and his crew, moving to the discovery of the mummified Franklin Expedition in Nunavut by modern-day scientists, and ending with an exploration of the Great Lakes Triangle phenomenon (with several other exciting stories in between), this book has something for every adventurous reader.
Each chapter, bursting with illustrations by Matt Hammill and color photographs, ends with an interview with an expert in the field, who answers questions kids will be eager to ask after reading about each mysterious case.
