Ancient places such as castles are filled with histories, sometimes bloody and gruesome, but always fascinating. And the 11 dark places explored in this title are sure to chill young readers' More →
Scary Places
Places with dark and disturbing histories exist throughout the world. Some of these locations are apparently so fraught with horror that many visitors experience paranormal activity at the sites. In this frightening new series, readers will learn a great deal about the past as they read nonfiction accounts of what happened in historical places and how the happenings are tied to tales of ghosts, poltergeists, and other unexplainable phenomena. The fabulous photographs and chilling text will have readers lining up to visit Scary Places. Not for the faint of heart!
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For most people, islands are a place to spend a relaxing vacation. Tourists often visit these beautiful locations to enjoy warm sandy beaches and rest by gentle ocean waves. Yet what if… More →
Most of the time, a library is a cozy place. There are bookshelves to explore, tables to study at, and, of course, lots of books to browse through and read. Yet what if there are also ghosts… More →
There are places around the world that seem to be under a dark spell. Mysterious events happen on these grounds, and many visitors report experiencing paranormal activity. These cursed places More →
Darkness descends on an empty playground. Squeak, squeak. Squeak, squeak. A swing slowly begins to move back and forth. Is the wind pushing it? Then the swing flies higher and higher in the… More →
There are cornfields as far as the eye can see. An old farmhouse looms in the distance. It glows an eerie white in the moonlight. It sounds as if someone is wailing in the backyard. You turn, More →
The glowing moon peeks from behind a massive stone house. The front door slowly creaks open. A feeling of gloom swells from inside the home. There's an ear-splitting shriek! What horror has… More →
By day, graveyards are often peaceful places. When night falls, though, things change. The moonlight casts an eerie glow on the headstones. Trees make creepy shapes and shadows. What looks… More →
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… More →
On the surface, New York City is a shining metropolis. Taxis and buses whiz along busy streets. Crowds of people fill the sidewalks, and huge buildings jut into the sky. However, among the… More →
As the filmmaking capital of the world, Hollywood has produced lots of scary movies. Ghosts, monsters, and mummies from its studios have made unforgettable on-screen appearances. Yet what if… More →
These hotels have rooms where guests sometimes check in… and wish they could immediately check out! Haunted by their histories, the 11 hotels visited in this title have it all: rooms that… More →