Atlantis was a beautiful island paradise. Fruits and vegetables grew large and fat. Animals wandered all over. The harbor of Atlantis was filled with ships from other countries carrying goods to trade. The people of Atlantis were good and kind. They were friends with everyone. But as the years went by Atlantis changed. The people became mean and cruel. They warred against other countries. Atlantis was no longer a good place. Then, one day, Atlantis was rocked by earthquakes. It was like Atlantis was being punished for becoming bad. The island vanished into the sea. That is the incredible story of Atlantis. But did it really happen? For centuries people have tried to figure that out. They have searched for the ruins of Atlantis all over the world.
