The Mystery of Nan Madol

By Peter Lacey

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 significanceAnalysis of theories on constructionImages and maps of the site and other visual resourcesFun facts and connectionsDiscussion and comprehension questionsResearch projectsWriting prompts

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1956159568
• ISBN13: 9781956159561
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Alphabet Publishing
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 16 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 9