HorrorScapes
Series of 5 titles
Did witches really cast spells in Salem? Was a curse placed on King Tut’s Tomb in ancient Egypt? Did voodoo queens really live in New Orleans? Children are about to discover the answers in the dark histories surrounding these mysterious and genuinely spooky places. Through dramatic stories, photographs, and vivid illustrations, HorrorScapes brings to life some of the most exciting—and shocking—people and events from the past. Whether visiting the ghostly island of Alcatraz or entering the bloody world of the Romanian prince Vlad Dracula, children won’t be able to put down these spine-tinglers!
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 9 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Category | Nonfiction |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2011 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Imprint | Bearport Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2010-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 4.7-7.5 |
| Reading Counts! Points | 3.0 |
| BISACS | JNF025000 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 133.1'2979461-949.8'2014092 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 8 x 10 |
| Lexile | 770-960 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.9-6.0 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviews
HorrorScapes
The dramatic photos and illustrations in this series grab the reader’s interest immediately. The text is written as a high interest story and includes fact boxes, making the books attractive to reluctant readers. Each book starts with the history of an actual person and describes the role he or she played in the horror and then explains what actually happened. Readers will discover voodoo celebrations, Prince Vlad Dracula, hauntings on Alcatraz Island, King Tut’s tomb, and the hanging of accused witches in Salem. Each book explains why it happened and gives enough middle grade appropriate, gory, and creepy details to keep the reader engrossed. A “Then and Now” section in each book compares photos of the historical locations and photos of present day life. Bibliography. Glossary. Websites. Index. Recommended.
HorrorScapes
Full review available in the November 2010 issue of School Library Journal.
HorrorScapes
Full review available in the November 2010 issue of School Library Journal.