This one is going to appeal to all of the history buffs out there. Giles takes us through time, visiting lost cities from ancient (and a couple more modern) civilizations that have been rediscovered by explorers and archaeologists over the years. Each city is introduced with a simple paragraph about it. And then for those who want even more information, down below are more detailed answers to the questions of location, who lived there, why the city was lost, how it was discovered, and then what makes the lost city so mysterious. There's a lot of information without being overwhelming and boring.

It's all actually quite interesting to read. I have always been fascinated by the lost cities. But this book includes ones that I had not heard of before. So even this adult was able to learn something new inside these pages.

The illustrations are quite detailed, trying to show what we know of the daily life within these cities. They pop up from the page, almost looking 3D at times. They are even more impressive at the end when you get a breakdown of the intricate and time-consuming work put into each illustration.

Also included at the end is a world map that shows where each of the cities is found in relation to each other, and a timeline showing where each of them fall in history.

I would love this book in an elementary classroom for independent research and enjoyment.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for giving me a review copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Great, detailed illustrations of the cities. Very fact based for kids who love information and maps. I received a free digital review copy through NetGalley.