Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.
Contents
A lost land -- The great flood -- The legend grows -- Looking for Atlantis -- Lost and found -- Did Atlantis exist?
Summary
More than 2,300 years ago, the Greek philosopher Plato wrote about a glorious ancient city that sank without trace beneath the waves. Ever since that time people have wondered where this lost city, Atlantis, might be and whether it actually existed. Students will thrill as they learn about the different theories of, and search efforts for, this mythical city.