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Math Mission Files
Ages 9–12Case 03

The Compass of Lost Cities

Six lost-city maps. One vanished compass. Every route must be proved.

When six restored maps align, the legendary Meridian Compass vanishes into a sealed route. Correct the maps, connect the city chambers, and find the route that protects a hidden archive.

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Inside the book

A mystery built from mathematics.

  • 24 connected map-mystery missions
  • 96 math-and-logic puzzles
  • Six distinct fictional city chambers
  • A conservation-minded final route
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Coordinates and map scaleGeometry and measurementTime, data, and transformationsRoute optimization and logic
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