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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.

Horror

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566603799

A survey of the horror fiction genre, from its folkloric origins and Gothic influences to the famous authors—such as Stephen King—whose works have defined the genre over time.

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.

Mummy

Bram Stoker (author) Brian Miroglio (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412470

In ancient Egypt, Queen Tera had herself mummified and she swore she would return to life. During an expedition to Egypt in 1947, Abel Trelawney and John Corbeck uncovered her tomb. Today, all is ready for her return. Tera's quest to fulfill her promise is brought into shocking detail in this striking graphic novel adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel. A creator biography and glossary help reluctant readers take the first step on the road to classic literature.

Werewolf

Jeff Zornow (author) Jeff Zornow (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412487

In the town of Dredsad, the people have a horrible problem. A female vampire named Wandessa is attacking the town. What was once a beautiful and bustling village has turned into one that is cursed. Now, the villagers' only hope lies in a single man--the ravenous Werewolf! This action-packed adventure is now a monster-filled graphic novel adaptation. A history of werewolves and a glossary help reluctant readers take the first step on the road to classic literature.

Dracula

Bram Stoker (author) Rod Espinosa (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412500

Jonathan Harker escaped his terrifying stay with Count Dracula in Transylvania. Now strange things are happening to Harker's fiancée, Mina, and Mina's friend, Lucy. Professor Abraham Van Helsing is called in to determine the cause. Dracula takes his revenge and flees Van Helsing. Only to have Van Helsing's group track him down and destroy him. The horrific tale is captured in this striking graphic novel adaptation.

Phantom of the Opera

Gaston Leroux (author) Rod Espinosa (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412531

For years the Paris Opera House has been host to the Phantom of the Opera. The current owners give in to his demands, but the new management is not so accommodating! The phantom has decided it is Christine Daae's time to shine. If his demands are not met, all will be lost! This haunting adventure is now a striking graphic novel adaptation.

Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde (author) Chris Allen (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412548

When Dorian Gray's portrait is painted it reveals him to be a man of outer beauty. He realizes then that he cannot possibly stay as young as that time. He makes a shocking wish, which comes true. No matter how he behaved, he stayed youthful and his portrait became older and older. Read the tale's stunning conclusion in this striking graphic novel adaptation.

The Tell-Tale Heart

Edgar Allan Poe (author) Rod Espinosa (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412555

It takes much deception, betrayal, and madness to commit a murder. Even more madness to cover up that murder. In this haunting tale we follow the detailed planning involved to rid the world of an Evil Eye. Will the beating of the tell-tale heart reveal the truth to the police? Find out in this striking graphic novel adaptation.

Invisible Man

H.G. Wells (author) Ben Dunn (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412517

When a mysterious man enters the village of Iping, strange things begin to occur! Furniture moves on its own, money and food is stolen, and noises are heard in the night. Soon, the Invisible Man reveals himself! The mysterious tale is brought into shocking detail in this striking graphic novel adaptation.

Frankenstein

Mary Shelley (author) Jason Ho (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412456

Dr. Victor Frankenstein dreamt of achieving great things through science - even create life. But it all went horribly wrong and he turned away from the monster he had created. Now his creation is filled with hatred and roaming the countryside. The horrific tale is captured in this striking graphic novel adaptation of Mary Shelley's frightening novel. A creator biography and glossary help reluctant readers take the first step on the road to classic literature.

Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Washington Irving (author) Jeff Zornow (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412463

Ghosts and goblins abound in Sleepy Hollow. The haunting tales of the Headless Horseman entranced Ichabod Crane. During the day, he found the stories exciting. But at night he was afraid. His fear reached new heights the night he was chased by the mysterious ghost! The terrifying ride is brought to life in this striking graphic novel adaptation of Washington Irving's short story. A creator biography and glossary help reluctant readers take the first step on the road to classic literature.

The Creature from the Depths

H.P. Lovecraft (author) Mark Kidwell (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412432

In the depths of the sea exists an ancient treasure. Anyone who comes in contact with it is overcome with greed. For centuries, this treasure has been hoarded deep below the ocean's surface. To steal it, one has to get past the creature! One group's quest for the cursed riches is retold in this striking graphic novel adaptation of H.P. Lovelace's character the Creature From the Black Lagoon. A creator biography and glossary help reluctant readers take the first step on the road to classic literature.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Robert Louis Stevenson (author) Jason Ho (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412449

Strange things have been happening to Mr. Utterson's long-time friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll. The more worried Mr. Utterson becomes, the more he investigates Dr. Jekyll's life. His investigations lead him to Mr. Edward Hyde. The story he uncovers is so horrific and terrifying, it is hardly believable. The shocking tale is told in this striking graphic novel adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's terrifying novel. A creator biography and glossary help reluctant readers take the first step on the road to classic literature.