Books in the Abandoned Places series

Cover-ups and mysteries, are they a mix of wishful thinking and fantasy that grips the attention of millions of people: was JFK assassinated? Why did the all-powerful Mayans decline so rapidly? Is Area 51 really the site of an alien landing? All these and more are explored in this fascinating new book, a visual feast of mystery and imagination.

Includes brand new photography as well as the best of Abandoned Places 1, 2, and 3, and The Photographer's Selection.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about Six Flags New Orleans. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

Only a century ago, Kolmanskop was a diamond boomtown. The town produced more than a million carats a year! But what happened to Kolmanskop after the diamond boom fizzled? This high-interest title explores the rise of Kolmanskop and its slow decline back into empty desert. Special features such as a map, a timeline, and unique fun facts add to this fascinating title.

"Images accompany information about Roanoke. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

Producing over half of the world's oxygen, our planet's ocean is a natural and vital wonder. From the Polar regions to the coral reefs, this book celebrates the vital importance and essential ecosystems of our ocean and the threats it faces, providing a pictorial record of this wondrous world that needs our protection.