From the missing pages of the Library of Alexandria to the whereabouts of Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, this book is a treasure trove of mysterious and long-gone things: absent animals, bygone buildings, missing monarchs, past palaces and more... But all is NOT lost - along the way you'll also find the survivors and modern marvels of things gone by.
Explore the lost splendour of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, ponder the fate of historical figures like Cleopatra or Genghis Khan and unravel the mystery behind Amelia Earhart's disappearance. Ever wondered what happened to the landline telephone? Gone the way of the dinosaurs - replaced by the all-powerful smartphone! And what about the humble typewriter? A distant clickety-clack in the halls of history, gathering more dust than an old dial-up modem. This book is a thrilling exploration of things long gone but never forgotten. Be warned - you may find yourself getting lost in laughter along the way!
An irresistible introduction to history from the brilliant Mike Barfield, author of A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You, winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for a Book with Facts.Mike Barfield is an award-winning author: Winner of the Blue Peter Award; Shortlisted for Sainsbury's Award; Shortlisted for Royal Society Young People's Book Prize; Shortlisted for the Association of Science Education prize AND MORE! Mike's books have sold in over 40 territories.Fun non-fiction edutainment for a younger age-range illustrated by the brilliant Franziska Höllbacher! 
