The hunt for the lost gold is on! Jem Coulter and his friends celebrate the end of the Civil War in their town with firecrackers, parades, and anticipation for a bear-and-bull fight. But chaos ensues when a bull breaks loose, causing wood splinters and fence posts to rain down and break his cousin Nathan's legs. With the Coulter family unable to afford a San Francisco surgeon, the family and their friend Strike-It-Rich Sam devise a plan to raise money. Jem, his sister Ellie, and Strike embark on a quest to recover lost gold. Will they find their treasure in the valley, or will they have to strike more gold in order to help Nathan?

Relates local legends from Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma about abandoned mines, hidden stashes of plunder, and lost fortunes

Jessica Wakefield and her best friend, Ellen Riteman, find themselves in trouble when their discovery of a metal box containing letters, photographs and money--buried in Ellen's backyard--coincides with the theft of class trip money from the school.

Suzanne discovers a mysterious map hidden in the pages of a classic old book at the thrift store. It’s titled “My Treasure Map” and leads past Skull Valley, twenty miles west of Prescott and into the high desert country—to an unexpected, shocking and elusive treasure. “Please help,” the note begs. The mystery searchers utilize the power and reach of the Internet to trace the movement of people and events. . . half a century earlier.

Rosie's bear has gone missing. Where can it be?

First published in 1960, The Treasure of the Copper Scroll is the companion volume to John Marco Allegro’s People of the Dead Sea Scrolls and tells the story of this unusual, buried treasure. Allegro here reveals much hitherto unknown information – the location of many of the cities of the Old Testament, events of the second Jewish Revolt, and the relation between the Essene community at Qumran and the New Testament interest in healing. With facsimiles of the scroll, translations of its texts, and a thorough discussion of its significance, with maps indicating many of the probable present-day hiding places, the book is a truly fascinating report on this unusual document and a first long step toward the unravelling of its secrets.

"The Mammoth and the Treasure Hunt," a sweet book for kids, is about a young mammoth named Max who lives in a green valley surrounded by tall mountains. Max is different from the other animals in the valley because he is always interested in new things and has big dreams. Max's best friends are Ellie the elephant, Leo the lion, Ollie the owl, and Timmy the turtle. They are a diverse group of animals, and each has its own unique traits. Max is very happy as he sits with his friends under a big oak tree on a warm morning. He talks about a vivid dream in which he saw a shiny gold chest buried deep in the mountains. His friends are interested in his dream, so they plan to go on a treasure hunt together. Max tells them about their plan and stresses that the treasure isn't just money, but also the information, lessons, and memories they'll make along the way. They will have to be brave, smart, and work together as they go on this trip through rough terrain, deep woods, and freezing streams. Along the way, they find secret caves, beautiful waterfalls, and friendly animals that tell them stories and help them find their way. Their journey is marked by puzzles, problems, and learning how important it is to work together. Ollie the owl gives Max a puzzle to solve one night around the campfire, which Max does very well. This shows that their goal isn't just about getting a physical treasure; it's also about working together to overcome problems and find solutions. They go deeper into the mountains until they reach the middle of the range and find a secret cave that is lit by a warm golden light. There, instead of gold or jewels, they find a box full of scrolls and books with stories and information from past generations. Max knows this is the treasure he had been looking for: knowledge gleaned over many years, the thrill of going on trips together, and the bond of true friendship. They gather around the box, and each of them takes out a scroll to read out loud. They are happy and laughing. They know that the journey itself and the memories they've made together are the most valuable things. As they walk back to their lush green valley, they carry the weight of new knowledge and the unbreakable value of friendship. They know that their connection will stay strong no matter where their adventures take them, helping them through all the exciting things that are yet to come. "The Mammoth and the Treasure Hunt" is a sweet story about how friendship, dreams, and shared adventures can make life more meaningful. Children learn that the most important things in life are often found on the trip and in the people, we meet along the way. Story Begins: Max, a young mammoth, lived in a beautiful green valley tucked away between tall mountains. This beautiful scenery was the setting for Max's amazing life, which made him different from the other mammoths in the valley. Max was amazing and a sign of being unique. He captured the hearts of everyone who knew him. His sheer size was amazing, and his huge frame was an ode to the beauty of the natural world. Max was unique not only because of his size, but also because of the wonder in his eyes, the thrill seeking spirit in his heart, and the dreams that grew inside him. Max was always interested in new things, so he went exploring in the valley he called home. Max would get lost in the thick forests, drawn there by the wind's whispers and the secrets hidden in the old trees. Other mammoths were happy to graze on the tasty, soft grasses. He would study the ice streams in the valley by following their winding paths with unwavering dedication. Because he was so interested in everything, every rock and flower seemed like a prize waiting to be found. He had an adventurous spirit that knew no bounds. Max would often get together with his friends, a group of different animals from the valley, and take them on exciting adventures into the unknown. They did everything from climbing the highest peaks of the nearby mountains to jumping into pools of clear water that were hidden deep in the trees. Max's excitement made his friends want to go on adventures with him because they knew any trip with him would be full of surprises and fun. But Max's dreamy heart might have been what made him unique. He had dreams that were as big as the mountains that circled the valley and as high as the birds that flew so gracefully through the sky. Max dreamed of finding lost treasures, figuring out the mysteries of the world, and making his mark on the history of time. Not only were his dreams just wild thoughts, but they were also what kept him going and gave him hope when things got hard in real life.