这本关于历史和现代世界中的迷宫的书籍鼓励小读者真正思考为什么这些迷宫如此吸引人。书中充满了照片、图画、艺术作品、插图和谜题，它分主题对这些神秘作品进行了探讨。为什么我们有时会害怕迷路——以及为什么这个想法会让我们兴奋？迷宫和迷宫在历史和神话中是如何出现的？关于人类对线条、螺旋和图案的痴迷，大自然能告诉我们什么？在此过程中，孩子们将了解代达罗斯为克里特古城的米诺斯国王设计的迷宫；加利福尼亚南部的赫米特迷宫石之谜；以及沙特尔大教堂的壮丽迷宫。本书鼓励孩子们用手指把迷宫走一遍，体验迷宫的舒缓效果，解决与迷宫有关的数字谜题，并创造他们自己的迷宫。这本书充满了有趣的事实和引人入胜的想法，将帮助孩子们理解为什么迷宫如此受欢迎，同时激励他们在自己的世界里发现和创造这些迷人的谜题。

This brilliant book on mazes and labyrinths in history and the modern world encourages young readers to really think about why these puzzles are so appealing. Filled with photographs, drawings, artwork, illustrations, and puzzles, it takes a thematic approach to these enigmatic works. Why are we sometimes afraid to get lost--and why does the idea excite us? How do mazes and labyrinths figure in history and mythology? What can nature tell us about humankind's obsession with lines, spirals, and patterns? Along the way children will learn about the labyrinth designed by Daedalus for King Minos in the ancient city of Crete; the mystery of the Hemet Maze Stone in southern California; and the magnificent labyrinth at the Cathedral of Chartres. They are encouraged to trace their fingers along a labyrinth to experience its soothing effect, to solve maze-

related number puzzles, and to create their own mazes and labyrinths. Packed with fun facts and engaging ideas, this book will help children understand why mazes and labyrinths are so popular, while inspiring them to identify and create these fascinating puzzles in their own world.