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Hidden Treasure

by Tina Holdcroft

Book Details

Publisher:Annick Press
Published:2003
Pages:42
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Ten true treasure hunting stories from around the world -- the book's illustrations incorporate games and activities; facts, jokes and riddles appear on every page and it includes treasure hunting tips and resources.

Our Review

This engaging collection brings ten real-life treasure hunting adventures to life, blending historical accounts with interactive elements that transform reading into an active experience. Each spread bursts with detailed illustrations that incorporate seek-and-find games, while facts, jokes, and riddles appear throughout the pages, ensuring there's always something new to discover. The book goes beyond mere storytelling by including practical treasure hunting tips and resources that readers can actually use, making the possibility of finding hidden wealth feel surprisingly accessible. This isn't just a book to readโ€”it's one to explore, with every page offering multiple layers of engagement for curious minds.

What sets this treasure hunting book apart is its masterful balance of education and entertainment, where the interactive components never feel like forced additions but rather natural extensions of the narratives. The visual richness of each illustration invites prolonged examination, while the integration of humor through jokes and brain-teasing riddles maintains a lighthearted tone despite the serious value of the treasures described. Young adventurers and puzzle enthusiasts will find themselves completely absorbed, moving seamlessly between reading about legendary finds and actively participating in visual challenges. By the final page, readers won't just know more about famous treasure huntsโ€”they'll feel equipped to start their own.

Themes

History

Subjects

History