Various
2000s
Historical Crime Scenes to solve
In this series readers learn about history, usually European or African, while solving mysteries. Note that this series is similar to ZeitDetektives from the same publisher and requiring readers to deduce the culprits in a historical setting. It's currently at 41 books
Around 1250 BC - Grave robbers in the valley of the kings! Thuja and her friend Hapu have no idea what dangers await them as they follow the trail of the legendary Book of the Dead. The enigmatic prophecies lead them to the underground burial chambers of Thebes
In 431 BC Chr .: There is war between Athens and Sparta. Suddenly more and more children are disappearing from besieged Athens. Kephalus and his cousin Philon set out to track down the perpetrators and uncover a malicious plan. But then they even fall into the hands of the unscrupulous kidnappers ... Exciting factual information and lots of puzzles. Many clear illustrations of the era. Comprehensive timetable and detailed glossary
In AD 62: an attack on the Pompeii aqueduct would be a catastrophe for the city! But that's exactly what an anonymous blackmailer threatens to do. While the Roman officials are still deliberating, the brothers Caius and Marius are investigating on their own. Soon they are on the trail of the unscrupulous criminal and a breathtaking race against time begins.
Exciting factual information and lots of puzzles Maps and other illustrations of the epoch Comprehensive timetable and detailed glossary In the year 9 AD: Who sent their father the mysterious warning about scorpions? Fabia, Titus, and Rufus, the messenger boy, come across a conspiracy during their research. You are dealing with powerful opponents. Because scorpions can be deadly ... Historical guessing stories: experience and understand history!
Exciting factual information and many puzzles Maps and other illustrations of the era Comprehensive timetable and detailed glossary In the year 47 BC Chr .: The whole of Rome is looking forward to the arrival of the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. But then the racing driver Scorpus suddenly suffers a defeat in a chariot race in the Circus Maximus. Has his horses been poisoned? Julia and Quintus, Scorpus children, track down a wrong game ... Historical guessing stories: experience and understand history!
In 218 BC Chr .: At the gates of Cartagena the great general Hannibal pulls together a mighty army. Rumors of an impending attack by Hannibal on Rome are spreading like wildfire. But then there are indications of a conspiracy against him. The friends Zirdan and Tazirat get to the bottom of the rumors and soon find themselves in great danger ... Exciting factual information and lots of puzzles Maps and other illustrations of the era Comprehensive timetable and detailed glossary
In 1329 BC - While the Pharaoh's finance minister is celebrating a lavish festival, his children make a terrible discovery: someone has poisoned the feast! The three siblings fear that the insidious poisoner will strike a second time. Determined, they go looking for the perpetrator. But you don't have a lot of time ... Exciting factual information and lots of puzzles. Comprehensive timetable and detailed glossary
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