Shipwreck Treasure Diving for the Ghost Galleon: Diving for the Ghost Galleon

Author: Thompson
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This series includes 8 exciting stories, each with a length of 5,000-6,000 words and a vocabulary of approximately 650 words. The three main characters in every story are the boy Flynn, the girl Mia, and Flynn's uncle—Erle, the archaeologist known as the "expert of experts." Their treasure-hunting adventures either involve world-historically famous events or widelying magical mysteries. As readers follow the protagonists on thrilling journeys to track down ancient sunken Spanish treasure ships, rescue the Queen of Ancient Egypt, explore pirate treasure pits, and more, they not only experience immersive storytelling but also learn how to describe deep-sea landscapes, tropical rainforests, fantastical realms, foreign customs, the triumph of good over evil, and genuine friendships in simpler English. The series fully reflects the dreams and pursuits of teenagers in English-speaking countries, using vivid and realistic plots with natural, everyday language. Each book in the series opens with a double-page illustration that provides information about the treasure-hunting destinations, including their locations on a world map, detailed maps of the countries, and simplified diagrams of the protagonists' treasure-hunting routes and discoveries. Additionally, each book is supported by multiple websites, offering further rich and interesting information. To help some readers overcome difficulties and boost their interest, each story is preceded by a Chinese "plot summary"; the "Think Before You Read" section helps spark reading interest; readers who enjoy computers can also choose online paths from the "Explore Websites Related to the Stories" to discover more fun facts and broaden their horizons. The "Learn Spoken English by Reading Stories" at the end of each book extracts popular, vivid, and practical English sentences among teenagers; teachers or parents can guide students in reading activities around the "Reading Comprehension Questions." Key vocabulary and language points in the stories are listed as footnotes at the bottom of the pages, and a detailed "Glossary" is also provided at the end. This series is suitable for students in the third year of junior high school and the first year of senior high school. Archaeologist Uncle Erle is searching for the wreckage of the 350-year-old Spanish galleon "Aztlan," with the help of his nephew Flynn and his friend Mia. During a dive, Flynn and Mia get lost and end up returning to the past, where they are captured by a pirate ship and witness a thrilling scene firsthand: as the pirates chase and prepare to attack "Aztlan," both ships are struck by a hurricane and sink. Flynn and Mia escape into the sea and suddenly return to their own time, learning the location where the treasure was lost.