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Horror in California

Ivy Marr (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781642805666

California boasts year-round sunshine and mild weather. But it also contains haunted hotels, ghostly caverns, and abandoned towns. Are you brave enough to explore these spooky sites after dark? Get ready to read four terrifying tales about California’s spookiest spots! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art will engage and terrify emergent readers.

Famous Ghosts

Michael Teitelbaum (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503860711

Do spirits haunt the world? Do ghosts come back to bother the living? Read these spooky stories about famous ghosts...and decide for yourself! Additional features include informative captions and sidebars, a Think-About-It section, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, a table of contents, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Ghosts in South America

Nicole E. Rodriguez Mata (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344497

Venezuela may be home to a whistling ghost! El Sibón wanders the country, gathering bones for his collection. If you hear his whistle, run away! This is one of three creepy ghost stories introduced in this book about the haunted tales of South America. Additional features show off the origin of each story, introduce a possible explanation, and highlight another similar story from another part of the world.

Ghosts in Asia

Monika Davies (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344459

Have you ever heard of the Aleya? These mysterious lights shine through the swamps of Bengal, India. Could they be ghosts? The Aleya are one of three ghost stories of Asia highlighted in this chilling title. Through engaging text and creepy images, readers will come face-to-face with ghostly spirits from around the continent. Maps show where each story is from, while other features highlight similar stories and possible explanations.

Ghosts in Australia

Paige V. Polinsky (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344466

The Min-Min lights are mysterious orbs that float around the Australian Outback. Are they just a trick of light? Or are they something much more sinister? In this thrilling title, reluctant readers will explore this and other spine-tingling stories across Australia. Leveled text pair with atmospheric photos to draw readers in, and special features offer more detail about the origins of the tale, a similar story around the world, and a possible explanation.

Ghosts in Europe

Paige V. Polinsky (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344473

Do the spirits of gladiators still battle in Rome? Does a house in Spain really have ghostly faces imprinted on the floorboards? These are just two of the ghastly ghost stories from Europe that readers will learn about in this hi/lo title. Engaging text and images are sure to draw in reluctant readers, while additional features highlight a cultural connection, a possible explanation, and more!

Ghosts in North America

Paige V. Polinsky (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344480

In South Carolina, a man dressed in grey walks along the beach. Is it someone going for a stroll? Or could it be a ghostly omen that warns residents of an oncoming storm? In this title, reluctant readers will explore ghost stories of North America. Creepy images and engaging text pull readers in, and additional special features connect stories to different cultures, highlight scientific explanations, and show the origins of these frightening fables.

Ghosts in Africa

Christina Leaf (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344442

In West Africa, the Iroko tree is known for its strong wood. But cutting it down may not be a good idea. The Yoruba people believe this could bring a curse! In this title for reluctant readers, engaging text and creepy images combine to tell three ghostly stories from the African continent. Maps highlight the origins of each story, while other features offer possible explanations and introduce a related story.

Extreme Ghost Stories

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680726404

With accessible text and real-life stories, readers will explore the ghost stories they love to fear.

Ancient Aliens

C.M. Johnson (author)

Publisher: Full Tilt Press ISBN: 9781629207124

Each Origins: Urban Legends: Close Encounters eShort is a single chapter from the full Close Encounters title, packaged as a mini eBook. Close Encounters eShorts include Ancient Aliens, Abductions, Crop Circles, and UFOs.

Abductions

C.M. Johnson (author)

Publisher: Full Tilt Press ISBN: 9781629207131

Each Origins: Urban Legends: Close Encounters eShort is a single chapter from the full Close Encounters title, packaged as a mini eBook. Close Encounters eShorts include Ancient Aliens, Abductions, Crop Circles, and UFOs.

Crop Circles

C.M. Johnson (author)

Publisher: Full Tilt Press ISBN: 9781629207148

Each Origins: Urban Legends: Close Encounters eShort is a single chapter from the full Close Encounters title, packaged as a mini eBook. Close Encounters eShorts include Ancient Aliens, Abductions, Crop Circles, and UFOs.

UFOs

C.M. Johnson (author)

Publisher: Full Tilt Press ISBN: 9781629207155

Each Origins: Urban Legends: Close Encounters eShort is a single chapter from the full Close Encounters title, packaged as a mini eBook. Close Encounters eShorts include Ancient Aliens, Abductions, Crop Circles, and UFOs.

Black Cats

C.M. Johnson (author)

Publisher: Full Tilt Press ISBN: 9781629207070

Each Origins: Urban Legends: Superstitions eShort is a single chapter from the full Superstitions title, packaged as a mini eBook. Superstitions eShorts include Black Cats, Broken Mirrors, Knock on Wood, and Friday the 13th.

Broken Mirrors

C.M. Johnson (author)

Publisher: Full Tilt Press ISBN: 9781629207087

Each Origins: Urban Legends: Superstitions eShort is a single chapter from the full Superstitions title, packaged as a mini eBook. Superstitions eShorts include Black Cats, Broken Mirrors, Knock on Wood, and Friday the 13th.

Knock on Wood

C.M. Johnson (author)

Publisher: Full Tilt Press ISBN: 9781629207094

Each Origins: Urban Legends: Superstitions eShort is a single chapter from the full Superstitions title, packaged as a mini eBook. Superstitions eShorts include Black Cats, Broken Mirrors, Knock on Wood, and Friday the 13th.

Friday the 13th

C.M. Johnson (author)

Publisher: Full Tilt Press ISBN: 9781629207100

Each Origins: Urban Legends: Superstitions eShort is a single chapter from the full Superstitions title, packaged as a mini eBook. Superstitions eShorts include Black Cats, Broken Mirrors, Knock on Wood, and Friday the 13th.

Fort Mifflin

C.M. Johnson (author)

Publisher: Full Tilt Press ISBN: 9781629207025

Each Origins: Urban Legends: Hauntings eShort is a single chapter from the full Hauntings title, packaged as a mini eBook. Hauntings eShorts include Fort Mifflin, Possessions & Exorcisms, Sammie Dean, and Poltergeists.

Possessions & Exorcisms

C.M. Johnson (author)

Publisher: Full Tilt Press ISBN: 9781629207032

Each Origins: Urban Legends: Hauntings eShort is a single chapter from the full Hauntings title, packaged as a mini eBook. Hauntings eShorts include Fort Mifflin, Possessions & Exorcisms, Sammie Dean, and Poltergeists.

Sammie Dean

C.M. Johnson (author)

Publisher: Full Tilt Press ISBN: 9781629207049

Each Origins: Urban Legends: Hauntings eShort is a single chapter from the full Hauntings title, packaged as a mini eBook. Hauntings eShorts include Fort Mifflin, Possessions & Exorcisms, Sammie Dean, and Poltergeists.

Poltergeists

C.M. Johnson (author)

Publisher: Full Tilt Press ISBN: 9781629207056

Each Origins: Urban Legends: Hauntings eShort is a single chapter from the full Hauntings title, packaged as a mini eBook. Hauntings eShorts include Fort Mifflin, Possessions & Exorcisms, Sammie Dean, and Poltergeists.

Superstitions

C.M. Johnson (author)

Publisher: Full Tilt Press ISBN: 9781629207063

In this title from Full Tilt’s Origins series, readers will explore the origin stories of superstitions. Urban Legends: Superstitions guides readers as they discover the facts behind common superstitions, from black cats to Friday the 13th.

Fear

David Orme (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613845813

Is fear always a bad thing? Learn about phobias, scary creatures, and more before reading "Just My Imagination?," poems about dreams that are real and horror you cannot describe.

History of Monster Movies

Timothy J. Bradley (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480757004

Vampires, werewolves, and aliens - oh my! The History of Monster Movies takes a thrilling look at the imaginary creatures that have scared audiences throughout the years. Featuring TIME content, this high-interest nonfiction reader builds critical literacy skills and academic vocabulary and is purposefully leveled to engage different types of learners. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, the text includes a table of contents, captions, glossary, index, and images to deepen understanding. The detailed sidebars feature fun facts that develop higher-order thinking. The Try It! culminating activity provides additional language-development activities. Aligned with McREL and WIDA/TESOL standards, this text features complex content appropriate for middle school students.

Monster and Creepy-Crawly Jokes, Riddles, and Games

Rachel Eagen (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427117465

Vampire jokes, insect humor…we often make fun of the things that creep us out. This cringe-worthy book examines how our funny bones are sometimes tweaked by fright. Using jokes, puns, riddles, and rhymes, readers will learn how to harness their own fears and slay them with jokes.