The Mystery of Nan Madol - Paperback

by Peter Lacey (Author)

The massive ancient city of Nan Madol was built on a small isolated island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean almost 1,000 years ago!

How did ancient people move massive slabs of stone and dig canals on such an immense scale? What purpose could it have served?

Read about this ancient wonder and decide for yourself!

History's Mysteries Graded Readers bring controversies in history alive. Students learn the facts, review interpretations, and do their own research.

Inside find:

• An informative article about Nan Madol, including the context, geography, and cultural significance
• Analysis of theories on construction
• Images and maps of the site and other visual resources
• Fun facts and connections
• Discussion and comprehension questions
• Research projects
• Writing prompts