The Mary Celeste Ghost Ship (History's Mysteries)

by Anita Nahta Amin (Author)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
In 1872, the Mary Celeste merchant ship set sail from New York, bound for Italy. About a month later, it was spotted adrift in the ocean. The crew had vanished. The ship's charts were found scattered, and crew members' belongings were still onboard. The lifeboat was missing. What happened to the crew? Explore the theories behind the crew's disappearance and why it has become one of history's greatest mysteries.
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Gr 4-6--Famous disappearances and intrigues from across the centuries fill the pages of this series. Whether readers are interested in the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony or the secrets of Area 51, pieces of evidence and possible outcomes surrounding each situation are discussed. Maps, illustrations, and photos of people, locations, and artifacts prevent the pages from being overly text-heavy and support the various theories discussed. Investigations over the years, such as Myth Busters reenacting the escape from Alcatraz or Robert Ballard's search of Earhart's missing plane, are included along with other historical information. A recap of the main theories and whether they are believed possible appears in the back matter along with the glossary and recommended reading. VERDICT Will appeal to those who enjoy mysteries and conspiracy theories.

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Anita Nahta Amin
Anita Nahta Amin is the author of children's books and short stories. She lives in Florida with her husband and twin children. She can often be found walking on the beach, watching the ships sail past. More information about her books can be found at www.AnitaAminBooks.com. She loves hearing from readers!
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781666320640
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Capstone Press
Publication date
January 01, 2022
Series
History's Mysteries
BISAC categories
JNF025080 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Exploration & Discovery
JNF057020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation | Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft
JNF066000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Pirates
Library of Congress categories
Shipwrecks
Disappearances (Parapsychology)
Mary Celeste (Brig)

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