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This book discusses the Bermuda Triangle, an area of the Atlantic Ocean where numerous ships and airplanes have mysteriously disappeared, and examines various efforts to identify this phenomena and discover its causes.
Quick Summary
In this nonfiction investigation, Chris Oxlade explores the mysterious Bermuda Triangle region of the Atlantic Ocean where countless ships and airplanes have vanished without explanation, presenting scientific theories and historical cases to help young readers understand the phenomenon. The book covers topics like magnetic compass variations, methane gas eruptions, and human error as possible explanations for the disappearances. If You Want a Friend in Washington: Wacky, Wild & Wonderful Presidential Petsr child enjoys Smithsonian Channel documentaries or the "Who Would Win?" series, they'll be drawn to this detailed look at one of the world's greatest unsolved mysteries. This book is ideal for fourth through sixth graders who love scientific investigation and are reading at a sixth-grade level, with an AR Level of 6.7 and 1.0 points.