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Sunken treasure in the Atlantic Ocean! Millions of dollars in gold just there for the taking. All our hero Tom Swift has to do is find it, and recover it. He knows the latitude and longitude, but it's not that easy when the treasure lies somewhere leagues beneath the surface of the ocean. But leave it to our hero, his amazing submarine, and his faithful friends to find a way. Sail along with Tom Swift on another exciting adventure battling the forces of nature, sea monsters, and evil villains, as he searches for treasure!

High-spirited young Tom Swift is off on another of his many exciting adventures. This time he's in search of gold in an underground lost city. Tom finds the lost city in a remote area of Mexico, and he finds the gold. Getting into the city was difficult for the adventurers, but when they try to get out, then their real adventure begins. Tom and his companions find themselves trapped in an underground city which contains as many traps and mazes as an Egyptian pyramid.

n Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel, young inventor Tom Swift is called upon to tackle an engineering nightmare—a seemingly impenetrable mountain in Peru blocking a critical railroad project. With rival companies waiting for them to fail, Tom must develop a groundbreaking explosive to finish the tunnel in time. But the adventure doesn’t stop there. Alongside his loyal companions, he embarks on a perilous journey deep into the Andes, encountering lost cities, ancient secrets, and unexpected dangers. Can Tom’s genius outmatch nature’s toughest challenge? A thrilling mix of science, adventure,...

In Tom Swift and His War Tank, the young inventor turns his genius toward aiding the Allies in World War I. When his revolutionary tank design falls into the hands of German spies, Tom must outmaneuver enemy agents, keep his work a secret, and prove that machines—not just manpower—can win wars. A gripping mix of invention, espionage, and wartime intrigue, this adventure showcases Tom Swift’s knack for innovation and high-stakes action.

Tom Swift enters the world of high-speed racing in Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout. With his custom-built electric car, he’s set to compete in a grueling 500-mile race. But when a sinister plot threatens not only his chances of victory but also the financial future of his community, Tom must think fast to outwit the criminals. Will he cross the finish line as a champion—or lose everything in the process? A thrilling tale of speed, science, and suspense.