Bermuda Triangle

by Andrew Donkin

In the area between Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico lies the most mysterious expanse of water in the the Bermuda Triangle. Over the last 50 years, 1,500 people have disappeared here without a trace, and many more have experienced bizarre and inexplicable incidents. Throughout history, ships, planes, sailboats, and flying boats have encountered thick yellow fogs out of blue sky, compasses and other navigational instruments going haywire for no apparent reason, and peculiar unidentified underwater crafts. In Andrew Donkin's eye-opening book, readers will find a section on possible natural explanations for the mystery, and another on "out of this world" theories about what's going down in the Bermuda Triangle. Dorling Kindersley's Level 3 books are designed for children who are reading alone now, and seeking compelling subject matter in a vibrant, easy-to-absorb format. This series uses more complex sentence structures than in the previous levels, and includes information boxes and pronunciation guides to expand young readers' horizons. Doring Kindersley is known for its visual style, using dramatic photographs and illustrations and engaging text to motivate younger children to "learn to read--then read to learn!" (Ages 7 to 10) --Emilie Coulter

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Childrens

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great visual book with lots of interesting information. Would recommend!

[Carmen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book for 2nd and 3rd graders.

This book explains the Bermuda Triangle to children. This is a great idea, because children love the supernatural - especially when it could be TRUE! :)

This book combines illustrations of the famous BT stories with real photographs.

I liked the explanation of the Sargasso Sea. "It is a peculiar area of calm ocean that lies east of the island of Bermuda. The sea takes it's name from a strange red seaweed, called sargassum, that covers its surface...Trapped by the seaweed and the lack of wind, ships are said to sail on for centuries - never to escape. They are manned by crews of skeletons, the flesh on their bones long since rotted away!"

The book covers the story of the Ellen Austin in a chilling way. The best part of the book, in my opinion. It also covers Flight 19, the Good News, Dan Delmonico, and Martin Caidin.

The true stories are supplemented with little asides with facts and pictures. One of the supplemental asides even mentions (and shows a screenshot of) the X-Files! I got a kick out of that. I don't know many 2nd and 3rd graders who are allowed to watch that show.

There is a glossary in the back that defines the words: Atlantis, Bermuda Triangle, bomber, cargo barge, cockpit, code sign, compass, control tower, crow's nest, drifter, ensign, ghost ship, Gulf Stream, salvage right, sargassum, schooner, tug and UFO.

[Madissen · Rating 5 out of 5]

It really taught me about the mystery ship and what the Bermuda Triangle. I'v heard that it was because of vertigo but it is actully from a woorl pool thats sucks them out of the earth.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fascinating children's book on the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle. Makes me wonder what really is the cause of instrument failure, strange fog, and total disappearance of ships and crew.

[Sarah Azam · Rating 5 out of 5]

it's a very nice book and I want to know why and what caused the Bermuda triangle to exist.

[Mas5thgrade2011 · Rating 5 out of 5]

it was interestingto learn about it

[Ivans · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the book so much I did not want to stop reading.I would recommend this book if you like mystery.Also if you like weird things that you don't think is true you should read this book.

[Isabelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was good but it wasn't great. I liked all the stories but I prefer nonfiction.