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By Cynthia O'Brien
New York: Crabtree Publishing Company, 2015. Informational. 32 pgs.

Stories of lost treasures have been told since ancient times, passed along by storytelling or on maps and scribbled notes. This exciting book describes some of the dangerous journeys--and sometimes remarkable finds--made by treasure hunters throughout history. Find out about lost pirate gold, treasure protected by an Egyptian pharaoh's curse, a fortune in ancient Roman coins found by a farmer's son with a metal detector, and more!


By David Stephens
New York: PowerKids Press, 2013. Informational. 32 pgs.

The search for treasure has been going on for centuries. Readers will dive into the world of treasure hunting, discovering facts about sacred tombs, the gold rush, and shipwrecks. Easy-to-understand text and colorful photographs explore treasures as simple as a gold coin and as intricate as an Egyptian burial mask.


By Alvin Schwartz
New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2009. Informational. 128 pgs.

Pirates and Spanish galleons, clues to undiscovered hoards, and more--here is a collection of rich lore and legends, facts and myths, that will appeal to the treasure-seeker in everyone.


The Big Book of Treasures
By Raphael Honigstein
Berlin: Little Gestalten, 2017. Informational. 95 pgs.

Embark on an adventure with world-famous treasure hunters and learn more about gold lost at the bottom of the sea, even a stolen football trophy. The Big Book of Treasures tells the stories of famous treasure hunters from past centuries; from the lost Aztec treasure of La Noche Triste to the recovered gold coins and bars of the SS Central America to the Padmanabhaswamy temple treasure found in India to the exploits of The Sass Brothers, adventure undoubtedly awaits. The Big Book of Treasures delves into the details of over twenty treasures - both those discovered and those still awaiting recovery.


By Linda Barghoorn
New York: Crabtree Publishing Company, 2022. Informational. 32 pgs.

People have long searched for the resting places of great leaders and tried to make sense of puzzling unidentified burial sites. From deadly tombs to treasure deep at sea, follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about lost tombs and treasure around the world.


By Viviane Schwarz
Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, 2016. Picture Book.

Finding gold isn't easy. In fact it's dangerous and difficult. It requires planning. First, Crocodile and Anna practice their secret-keeping faces. Then Anna lifts Crocodile up, to be sure she's strong enough to carry gold. Together, they draw the whole world, with an X to mark the spot. Now Anna fetches the boat, and off they sail. What will they discover? The joy of sharing a journey with a friend outshines even the longed-for gold in this fanciful story brimming with humor.
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