Fire-breathing monsters. Runaway goddesses. Giant sea serpents. Myths and legends about all of these can hide important clues to solving some of science’s biggest mysteries. Explore theses ancient secrets of the world in GeoMyths by Charlotte E. Hunter, a vividly illustrated middle-grade nonfiction that's perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and the I Survived series.

Can a story about a sea monster save someone from a tsunami?

What can the legend of a lost city tell us about the dangers of climate change?

Can your pet predict a deadly earthquake?

Many people would dismiss mythology and folklore as superstition or fantasy, tall tales that have no scientific value. But ancient stories from all over the world contain real clues to solving scientific mysteries that are still being studied hundreds or even thousands of years later.

Ready to become a geological detective? Let’s start decoding some ancient mysteries.