Books in the Abandoned Places series

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

Most people in Pripyat never expected the day to come when theyd have to flee for their lives. The Soviet Union boasted about the safety of the nuclear city. But in 1986, one of the towns nuclear reactors exploded and released deadly radiation. This title explains the Chernobyl accident for curious readers.

Cracos historical happenings hint at a curse. The town faced a plague, then war, then earthquakes and landslides. In the end, the natural disasters dealt the final blow, causing Craco to physically collapse. In this book, young readers will discover a medieval town that eventually lost its uphill battle for survival.

The wild reputation of Bodie was unmatched in the Old West. The California gold-mining town attracted a rough crowd. Bodie had gamblers, drinkers, gunslingers, and robbers all after riches. This high-interest childrens title includes a wealth of information about the gold rush that once made Bodie a get rich destination.

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.

"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"--

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.