Curiosities & Wonders - Kids

Have you ever seen the future? Many people claim to have this sixth sense. But is extrasensory perception real? Or do we only notice the coincidences? See for yourself in this high-interest read for elementary students.Author: Lisa OwingsISBN-10: 1626172013ISBN-13: 9781626172012Publisher: EpicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/06/2015Pages: 24Format:...

Blending real-life history and evidence with age-old myths, this book invites young readers to think critically about witch legends and how they influence society. Text describes the characteristics of witches, highlights historical accounts around the world, and offers examples from books, television, and film....

Blending real-life history and evidence with age-old myths, this book invites young readers to think critically about alien legends and how they influence society. Text describes the characteristics of aliens, highlights historical accounts around the world, and offers examples from books, television, and film....

Dragons are only myths from stories long ago, right? Not so fast. Dragon legends started somewhere. Explore the world of animals and find out which ones are most like the dragons from your favorite myths.Author: Matt DoedenISBN-10: 1620651467ISBN-13: 9781620651469Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2013Pages: 32Format:...

The revelation of King TutankhamunХs tomb brought fame and glory to its discoverers. But as unlucky occurrences hit the crew, people wondered if it brought something more sinister as well. Through brightly colored illustrations, this graphic narrative examines the tombХs discovery and the grim...

Strange sightings around the quiet town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia set off a town-wide hunt for the flying ТMothmanУ with glowing red eyes. What was this creature, and what did its appearances mean? Detailed illustrations tell the story of the Mothman sightings in...

An ordinary day turns disastrous as a regular training flight disappears. But what could have caused the crew to be so confused? This graphic narrative explores the most famous disappearance in the Bermuda Triangle, drawing from actual naval correspondence to tell the story. Detailed...

On a small farm in rural Tennessee, a mysterious spirit was tormenting a family. Quilts were pulled off beds, strange noises stomped through the house, and shoes were thrown across rooms. In this graphic narrative, real quotes from an account written by a family...

Roar into the weird with The Mane Event! This brand-new edition to the bestselling Fun Facts & Silly Stories series is packed with amazing stories, unbelievable facts, eye-catching photos, and wacky games and puzzles. An all-new collection of extraordinary stories and facts, The Mane...

A high-interest inquiry into the possible existence of North America's fabled blood-sucking chupacabras, emphasizing reported sightings as well as strange findings.Author: Laura K. MurrayISBN-10: 1608187624ISBN-13: 9781608187621Publisher: Creative EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 8.80h x 8.90w x 0.30dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 04/01/2017...

A high-interest inquiry into the possible existence of North America's forest-dwelling Bigfoot, emphasizing reported sightings and seekers as well as footprint analyses.Author: Laura K. MurrayISBN-10: 1608187616ISBN-13: 9781608187614Publisher: Creative EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 8.80h x 8.90w x 0.30dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal...

Presents famous UFO sightings and briefly examines the claims, some of which have no explanation and some of which were hoaxes.Author: Patrick PerishISBN-10: 1607533863ISBN-13: 9781607533863Publisher: Amicus High InterestLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2013Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.60h x 6.70w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3Point Value: 0.5Interest...

Presents famous ghost stories and briefly examines the claims, ultimately stating there is no hard proof of ghosts.Author: Patrick PerishISBN-10: 1607533847ISBN-13: 9781607533849Publisher: Amicus High InterestLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2013Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.60h x 6.70w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.9Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz...

Presents famous alien stories and briefly examines the claims, ultimately stating there is no hard proof of aliens.Author: Patrick PerishISBN-10: 1607533839ISBN-13: 9781607533832Publisher: Amicus High InterestLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2013Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.60h x 6.70w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.1Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz...

Young pet lovers will delight in all the crazy things that their pets do that seem to crazy to believe, but are really true This book describes some of our pets' wacky quirks, whether incredible, funny, or just plain gross. These peculiar and fascinating...

Young pet lovers will delight in all the crazy things that their pets do that seem to crazy to believe, but are really true This book describes some of our pets' wacky quirks, whether incredible, funny, or just plain gross. These peculiar and fascinating...

In 1967, two men caught a strange creature on film in the woods of Northern California. It looked like an ape, but it was very tall and walked upright like a man. Was this creature Bigfoot, or was it a man in costume? Readers...

Deserted towns are time capsules of the past, and the 11 places explored in this book all have a past marked by tragedy. The Lost Colony, for example, on Virginia's Roanoke Island, was the first place the English established residence in the new world....

Take a trip around the world to see amazing volcanoes that have formed on Earth.Author: Simon RoseISBN-10: 1543557791ISBN-13: 9781543557794Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.20h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.3Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 500493 / Amazing Volcanoes...

Stories of sailors encountering mermaids have fascinated humans for years. But do these mystical sea creatures really exist? Take a look at the evidence and decide for yourselfAuthor: Lori HileISBN-10: 1543535674ISBN-13: 9781543535679Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated...

Do you know that the world's largest palace can be found in Brunei? Brunei is a state found in the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia.Do you know to what continent the country of Andorra can be found? Andorra is a country bordered by...

Join author Galadriel Watson as she takes us on a journey of discovery--a tour of the human body's amazing abilities, featuring masters of muscle, speed demons, brain bosses, and more Extreme Abilities is a fun and fascinating survey of what humans are capable of,...

The revelation of King TutankhamunХs tomb brought fame and glory to its discoverers. But as unlucky occurrences hit the crew, people wondered if it brought something more sinister as well. Through brightly colored illustrations, this graphic narrative examines the tombХs discovery and the grim...

Shares awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts about sports through conversational text and creative images. It's time to take fun fact and trivia books to a whole new level with awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts that kids will rush to share with their friends. Through...

This book in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone series explores the creepy history of the Roanoke Colony. Are you brave enough to read it alone? Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of...

This book in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone series explores the creepy history of the Bermuda Triangle. Are you brave enough to read it alone? Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those strange creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. In Griffins, you'll learn more about these legendary creatures. Written with a high...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. In Trolls you'll learn more about these creepy creatures. Written with a high...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those strange creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. In Mermaids you'll learn more about these whimsical creatures. Written with a high...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. In Kraken you'll learn more about this creepy creatures. Written with a high...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those strange creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. In Fairies you'll learn more about these whimsical creatures. Written with a high...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those strange creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. In Mermaids you'll learn more about these whimsical creatures. Written with a high...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. In Bigfoot you'll learn more about these creepy creatures. Written with a high...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. In Hydra you'll learn more about these creepy creatures. Written with a high...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. In Dragons you'll learn more about these creepy creatures. Written with a high...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. In Witches you'll learn more about these creepy creatures. Written with a high...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. In Zombies you'll learn more about these creepy creatures. Written with a high...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. In Werewolves you'll learn more about these creepy creatures. Written with a high...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. In Vampires you'll learn more about these creepy creatures. Written with a high...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. In Dragons you'll learn more about these creepy creatures. Written with a high...

From the interesting and intriguing to the weird and wonderful Odd Jobs: Tattoo Artist is HIGH interest combined with a LOW level of complexity to help struggling readers along. The carefully written, considerate text will hold readers' interest and allow for successful mastery, understanding,...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience...

Adorable Animal Friendships checks out the sweetest animals friendships in the world--too strange to be made up The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear visuals...

Creepy Conspiracy Theories checks out the wildest conspiracy stories in the world--stories too strange to be made up The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear...

This book in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone series explores the creepy history of the Bloody Mary legend. Are you brave enough to read it alone? Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those strange creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. In Genies, you'll learn more about these wish-granting creatures. Written with a high...

Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those strange creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares ), and make us afraid of the dark. In Elves, you'll learn more about these pointy-eared creatures. Written with a high...