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Scary stories of thrilling survival ... and restless spirits.Disasters can strike anytime, anywhere, leaving death and destruction in their wake. But what can also be left behind? Ghosts.In True Hauntings: Deadly Disasters, veteran ghost writer Dinah Williams explores the stories and alleged hauntings of some of the deadliest catastrophes in history, from lost souls left behind in the 2011 Japanese tsunami to a headless ghost frightening miners deep underground.With historical photos and sidebars that are equal parts educational and terrifying, readers will find that sometimes fact is even scarier than fiction.

Chilling tales of vicious battle... and vengeful spirits.A bloody soldier who disappears into thin air. Flickering orbs floating over a military cemetery.History is filled with brave fighters cut down in the heat of battle. But what if they aren't resting in peace?True Hauntings: Battlefield Ghosts revisits deadly clashes from the past and the ghosts they left behind, from a headless horseman galloping through the night to restless spirits rising from sunken ships, searching for revenge.In this second volume of haunted history, find out how true stories can be some of the most terrifying of all.

A fact-filled, culturally diverse, and gorgeously illustrated introduction to over 80 gods and goddesses from around the world—a perfect introduction to mythology for young readers. With heroic deeds, family drama, pulse-pounding battles, and shape-shifting magic, mythology fascinates us all. But even the biggest enthusiasts find it hard to keep track of who’s who! Packed with facts and full-color, lush illustrations from 17 international artists, Dinah Williams’s Amazing Immortals is a fascinating introduction to these larger-than-life gods and goddesses, highlighting their big personalities, famous adventures, formidable powers, family trees, animal companions, and appearances in pop culture. Organized by theme—from gods of creation to gods of death and the underworld; from gods of water to gods of fire; from gods of love to gods of war—this diverse encyclopedia features both familiar and underrepresented deities. Filled with betrayal, intrigue, romance, and impossible feats, their captivating stories entertain us, explain our world, and help answer some of life’s biggest questions.Includes gods and goddesses from 30 pantheons: Akan * Annang *Aztec * Babylonian * Bushongo * Canaanite * Celtic * Chinese * Efik * Egyptian * Finnish * Greek * Hawai’ian * Hindu * Hittite * Hopi * Ibibio * Incan * Inuit * Korean * Lithuanian * Maori * Mayan * Navajo * Norse * Pueblo * Roman * Shinto * Sumerian * Yoruba

Discover the unsolved mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers Amelia Earhart is famous for being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. On July 2, 1937, while attempting to fly around the world, she vanished. Can someone just disappear? Decide for yourself with actual clues, facts, and photographs. This real unsolved mystery will unfold with simple text and exciting visuals.ABOUT THIS SERIESTake a deep dive into some of the most unbelievable but real unsolved mysteries from history with this brand-new series of books. Can someone just disappear? Is there such a thing as a buried treasure? Does Bigfoot exist? Each book in this series focuses on one unsolved mystery and describes its main events chronologically. Readers will follow along as the exciting narrative uncovers real historical clues. Multiple theories will be presented providing an opportunity for readers to draw their own conclusions. The most up-to-date facts and relevant modern-day discoveries will be included to allow for real-world connections. Perhaps you will be the one to solve an unsolved mystery

Discover the unsolved mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers Amelia Earhart is famous for being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. On July 2, 1937, while attempting to fly around the world, she vanished. Can someone just disappear? Decide for yourself with actual clues, facts, and photographs. This real unsolved mystery will unfold with simple text and exciting visuals.ABOUT THIS SERIES: Take a deep dive into some of the most unbelievable but real unsolved mysteries from history with this brand-new series of books. Can someone just disappear? Is there such a thing as a buried treasure? Does Bigfoot exist? Each book in this series focuses on one unsolved mystery and describes its main events chronologically. Readers will follow along as the exciting narrative uncovers real historical clues. Multiple theories will be presented providing an opportunity for readers to draw their own conclusions. The most up-to-date facts and relevant modern-day discoveries will be included to allow for real-world connections. Perhaps you will be the one to solve an unsolved mystery

Discover the unsolved mystery of the pyramids of Egypt in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers The pyramids were built as tombs for the Egyptian Pharaohs. They are an engineering feat that have puzzled scientists and historians for centuries. How did the ancient Egyptians constructthese massive structures? This real unsolved mystery will unfold with simple text and exciting visuals. Decide for yourself with actual clues, facts, and photographs.ABOUT THIS SERIES: Take a deep dive into some of the most unbelievable but real unsolved mysteries from history with this brand-new series of books. Can someone just disappear? Is there such a thing as a buried treasure? Does Bigfoot exist? Each book in this series focuses on one unsolved mystery and describes its main events chronologically. Readers will follow along as the exciting narrative uncovers real historical clues. Multiple theories will be presented providing an opportunity for readers to draw their own conclusions. The most up-to-date facts and relevant modern-day discoveries will be included to allow for real-world connections. Perhaps you will be the one to solve an unsolved mystery

Discover the unsolved mystery of the pyramids of Egypt in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers The pyramids were built as tombs for the Egyptian Pharaohs. They are an engineering feat that have puzzled scientists and historians for centuries. How did the ancient Egyptians construct these massive structures? This real unsolved mystery will unfold with simple text and exciting visuals. Decide for yourself with actual clues, facts, and photographs.ABOUT THIS SERIES: Take a deep dive into some of the most unbelievable but real unsolved mysteries from history with this brand-new series of books. Can someone just disappear? Is there such a thing as a buried treasure? Does Bigfoot exist? Each book in this series focuses on one unsolved mystery and describes its main events chronologically. Readers will follow along as the exciting narrative uncovers real historical clues. Multiple theories will be presented providing an opportunity for readers to draw their own conclusions. The most up-to-date facts and relevant modern-day discoveries will be included to allow for real-world connections. Perhaps you will be the one to solve an unsolved mystery

Discover the unsolved mystery of Bigfoot in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers Bigfoot is a large, hairy, ape-like creature said to live in the forests of North America. Many people claim they have seen Bigfoot. Some of them have even presented evidence including videos and footprints. But is Bigfoot real or just a hoax? This real unsolved mystery will unfold with simple text and exciting visuals. Decide for yourself with actual clues, facts, and photographs.ABOUT THIS SERIES: Take a deep dive into some of the most unbelievable but real unsolved mysteries from history with this brand-new series of books. Can someone just disappear? Is there such a thing as a buried treasure? Does Bigfoot exist? Each book in this series focuses on one unsolved mystery and describes its main events chronologically. Readers will follow along as the exciting narrative uncovers real historical clues. Multiple theories will be presented providing an opportunity for readers to draw their own conclusions. The most up-to-date facts and relevant modern-day discoveries will be included to allow for real-world connections. Perhaps you will be the one to solve an unsolved mystery

Discover the unsolved mystery of Bigfoot in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers Bigfoot is a large, hairy, ape-like creature said to live in the forests of North America. Many people claim they have seen Bigfoot. Some of them have even presented evidence including videos and footprints. But is Bigfoot real or just a hoax? This real unsolved mystery will unfold with simple text and exciting visuals. Decide for yourself with actual clues, facts, and photographs.ABOUT THIS SERIES: Take a deep dive into some of the most unbelievable but real unsolved mysteries from history with this brand-new series of books. Can someone just disappear? Is there such a thing as a buried treasure? Does Bigfoot exist? Each book in this series focuses on one unsolved mystery and describes its main events chronologically. Readers will follow along as the exciting narrative uncovers real historical clues. Multiple theories will be presented providing an opportunity for readers to draw their own conclusions. The most up-to-date facts and relevant modern-day discoveries will be included to allow for real-world connections. Perhaps you will be the one to solve an unsolved mystery

Discover the unsolved mystery of Captain Kidd's treasure in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers Captain Kidd was a famous pirate. Legend says that, before Kidd was captured, he buried a sizable treasure of silver, gold, and precious gems. But it's never been found. Is there such a thing as Captain Kidd's buried treasure? This real unsolved mystery will unfold with simple text and exciting visuals. Decide for yourself with actual clues, facts, and photographs.ABOUT THIS SERIES: Take a deep dive into some of the most unbelievable but real unsolved mysteries from history with this brand-new series of books. Can someone just disappear? Is there such a thing as a buried treasure? Does Bigfoot exist? Each book in this series focuses on one unsolved mystery and describes its main events chronologically. Readers will follow along as the exciting narrative uncovers real historical clues. Multiple theories will be presented providing an opportunity for readers to draw their own conclusions. The most up-to-date facts and relevant modern-day discoveries will be included to allow for real-world connections. Perhaps you will be the one to solve an unsolved mystery

Discover the unsolved mystery of Captain Kidd's treasure in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers Captain Kidd was a famous pirate. Legend says that, before Kidd was captured, he buried a sizable treasure of silver, gold, and precious gems. But it's never been found. Is there such a thing as Captain Kidd's buried treasure? This real unsolved mystery will unfold with simple text and exciting visuals. Decide for yourself with actual clues, facts, and photographs.ABOUT THIS SERIES: Take a deep dive into some of the most unbelievable but real unsolved mysteries from history with this brand-new series of books. Can someone just disappear? Is there such a thing as a buried treasure? Does Bigfoot exist? Each book in this series focuses on one unsolved mystery and describes its main events chronologically. Readers will follow along as the exciting narrative uncovers real historical clues. Multiple theories will be presented providing an opportunity for readers to draw their own conclusions. The most up-to-date facts and relevant modern-day discoveries will be included to allow for real-world connections. Perhaps you will be the one to solve an unsolved mystery

Discover the unsolved mystery of the Bermuda Triangle in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers The Bermuda Triangle is a mysterious place in the Atlantic Ocean. Dozens of ships and planes have disappeared there. Is it because of the bad weather, or is there something supernatural?Discover this unsolved mystery with real clues, facts, and pictures in the pages of this book. The story will unfold with easy-to-read text and exciting visuals. You can decide for yourself what you think is happening in the Bermuda Triangle ABOUT THIS SERIES: Take a deep dive into some of the most unbelievable but real unsolved mysteries from history. Is the Bermuda Triangle cursed? Do sea monsters exist? Can people just disappear? Each book in this series focuses on one unsolved mystery and describes its main events chronologically. Readers follow along as the exciting narrative uncovers real historical clues. Multiple theories are presented, providing an opportunity for readers to draw their own conclusions. The most up-to-date facts and relevant modern-day discoveries are included to allow for real-world connections. Perhaps you will be the one to solve an unsolved mystery

Discover the unsolved mystery of the Bermuda Triangle in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers The Bermuda Triangle is a mysterious place in the Atlantic Ocean. Dozens of ships and planes have disappeared there. Is it because of the bad weather, or is there something supernatural?Discover this unsolved mystery with real clues, facts, and pictures in the pages of this book. The story will unfold with easy-to-read text and exciting visuals. You can decide for yourself what you think is happening in the Bermuda Triangle ABOUT THIS SERIES: Take a deep dive into some of the most unbelievable but real unsolved mysteries from history. Is the Bermuda Triangle cursed? Do sea monsters exist? Can people just disappear? Each book in this series focuses on one unsolved mystery and describes its main events chronologically. Readers follow along as the exciting narrative uncovers real historical clues. Multiple theories are presented, providing an opportunity for readers to draw their own conclusions. The most up-to-date facts and relevant modern-day discoveries are included to allow for real-world connections. Perhaps you will be the one to solve an unsolved mystery

Did any prisoners ever escape Alcatraz? Discover the unsolved mystery in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers Alcatraz, once the world's most secure prison, is located on a small island in San Francisco Bay. Throughout its operation, many attempted to escape. In June 1962, three prisoners managed to break out, but they were never heard from again. What happened to them?Discover this unsolved mystery with real clues, facts, and pictures in the pages of this book. The story will unfold with easy-to-read text and exciting visuals. You can decide for yourself what you think happened during this mysterious escape from Alcatraz ABOUT THIS SERIES: Take a deep dive into some of the most unbelievable but real unsolved mysteries from history. Is the Bermuda Triangle cursed? Do sea monsters exist? Can people just disappear? Each book in this series focuses on one unsolved mystery and describes its main events chronologically. Readers follow along as the exciting narrative uncovers real historical clues. Multiple theories are presented, providing an opportunity for readers to draw their own conclusions. The most up-to-date facts and relevant modern-day discoveries are included to allow for real-world connections. Perhaps you will be the one to solve an unsolved mystery

Did any prisoners ever escape Alcatraz? Discover the unsolved mystery in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers Alcatraz, once the world's most secure prison, is located on a small island in San Francisco Bay. Throughout its operation, many attempted to escape. In June 1962, three prisoners managed to break out, but they were never heard from again. What happened to them?Discover this unsolved mystery with real clues, facts, and pictures in the pages of this book. The story will unfold with easy-to-read text and exciting visuals. You can decide for yourself what you think happened during this mysterious escape from Alcatraz ABOUT THIS SERIES: Take a deep dive into some of the most unbelievable but real unsolved mysteries from history. Is the Bermuda Triangle cursed? Do sea monsters exist? Can people just disappear? Each book in this series focuses on one unsolved mystery and describes its main events chronologically. Readers follow along as the exciting narrative uncovers real historical clues. Multiple theories are presented, providing an opportunity for readers to draw their own conclusions. The most up-to-date facts and relevant modern-day discoveries are included to allow for real-world connections. Perhaps you will be the one to solve an unsolved mystery

Is there a monster living in Loch Ness? Discover the unsolved mystery in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers The Loch Ness Monster is supposedly a large, underwater creature that lives in a lake in Scotland. Some people say it has giant flippers and has even attacked humans. There is even a photograph that some believe is proof. But is the monster real or just a hoax?Discover this unsolved mystery with real clues, facts, and pictures in the pages of this book. The story will unfold with easy-to-read text and exciting visuals. You can decide for yourself what you think about the Loch Ness Monster ABOUT THIS SERIES: Take a deep dive into some of the most unbelievable but real unsolved mysteries from history. Is the Bermuda Triangle cursed? Do sea monsters exist? Can people just disappear? Each book in this series focuses on one unsolved mystery and describes its main events chronologically. Readers follow along as the exciting narrative uncovers real historical clues. Multiple theories are presented, providing an opportunity for readers to draw their own conclusions. The most up-to-date facts and relevant modern-day discoveries are included to allow for real-world connections. Perhaps you will be the one to solve an unsolved mystery

Is there a monster living in Loch Ness? Discover the unsolved mystery in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers The Loch Ness Monster is supposedly a large, underwater creature that lives in a lake in Scotland. Some people say it has giant flippers and has even attacked humans. There is even a photograph that some believe is proof. But is the monster real or just a hoax?Discover this unsolved mystery with real clues, facts, and pictures in the pages of this book. The story will unfold with easy-to-read text and exciting visuals. You can decide for yourself what you think about the Loch Ness Monster ABOUT THIS SERIES: Take a deep dive into some of the most unbelievable but real unsolved mysteries from history. Is the Bermuda Triangle cursed? Do sea monsters exist? Can people just disappear? Each book in this series focuses on one unsolved mystery and describes its main events chronologically. Readers follow along as the exciting narrative uncovers real historical clues. Multiple theories are presented, providing an opportunity for readers to draw their own conclusions. The most up-to-date facts and relevant modern-day discoveries are included to allow for real-world connections. Perhaps you will be the one to solve an unsolved mystery

Discover the unsolved mystery of the Mary Celeste in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers The ship Mary Celeste was discovered drifting in the ocean without its 10 passengers in 1872. The cargo and everyone's personal belongings were still on the ship, but the lifeboat was gone. Why were the missing passengers never found?Discover this unsolved mystery with real clues, facts, and pictures in the pages of this book. The story will unfold with easy-to-read text and exciting visuals. You can decide for yourself what you think happened to the Mary Celeste ABOUT THIS SERIES: Take a deep dive into some of the most unbelievable but real unsolved mysteries from history. Is the Bermuda Triangle cursed? Do sea monsters exist? Can people just disappear? Each book in this series focuses on one unsolved mystery and describes its main events chronologically. Readers follow along as the exciting narrative uncovers real historical clues. Multiple theories are presented, providing an opportunity for readers to draw their own conclusions. The most up-to-date facts and relevant modern-day discoveries are included to allow for real-world connections. Perhaps you will be the one to solve an unsolved mystery

Discover the unsolved mystery of the Mary Celeste in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers The ship Mary Celeste was discovered drifting in the ocean without its 10 passengers in 1872. The cargo and everyone's personal belongings were still on the ship, but the lifeboat was gone. Why were the missing passengers never found?Discover this unsolved mystery with real clues, facts, and pictures in the pages of this book. The story will unfold with easy-to-read text and exciting visuals. You can decide for yourself what you think happened to the Mary Celeste ABOUT THIS SERIES: Take a deep dive into some of the most unbelievable but real unsolved mysteries from history. Is the Bermuda Triangle cursed? Do sea monsters exist? Can people just disappear? Each book in this series focuses on one unsolved mystery and describes its main events chronologically. Readers follow along as the exciting narrative uncovers real historical clues. Multiple theories are presented, providing an opportunity for readers to draw their own conclusions. The most up-to-date facts and relevant modern-day discoveries are included to allow for real-world connections. Perhaps you will be the one to solve an unsolved mystery

Explore artificial intelligence-the programming that teaches computers to be brainy! Did you know that you can teach a robot to play soccer? Or that you can ride in a car driven by a computer? Discover how AI learns and grows, as well as how it identifies objects by recognizing differences and similarities! Ignite your scientific mind with fun facts, activities, and experiments. Try this: Hum "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep," and the ABCs. Do you notice any similarities? Soon you'll be thinking just like an AI program! This STEM-driven series helps beginning scientists and engineers grasp big scientific ideas with:Intriguing info to fill and thrill your brain. Hands-on activities to jumpstart your imagination. Great photos to help you get the bigger picture. New ideas sure to change the way you see the world. From Starry Forest Books, STEAM & Me (TM) uses science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to feed curiosity and spark creativity. STEAM & Me (TM) is all about you!