Explores some of the spookiest houses around the world.

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. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars...

Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to ghost hunting. Readers will learn about the tools and equipment used in hunting ghosts, as well as dangers and safety tips. They are introduced to famous haunted houses and hotels, including the Winchester Mystery House in California and the Stanley Hotel in Colorado. Haunted hospitals, battlegrounds,...

Sometimes ghosts have such well-known stories that they almost become celebrities! Read this book to learn the stories behind some of the world's most famous ghosts.

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind battlefields around the world that are reported to be haunted. Readers will evaluate the eyewitness accounts and historical records of ghostly soldiers and other figures that haunt the sites of war and destruction. A narrative style weaves the spooky stories and clear text lays out the debunked or unexplained occurrences.

"Just about any place in the world can be haunted. Ships and lighthouses are places men and women of the sea spent years of their lives. See why it seems some aren't ready to leave...even after death!"--

This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind towns and villages around the world that are reported to be haunted. Narrative stories of haunted houses, disaster sites, and spooky streets are told in this engaging book. Readers will examine eyewitness accounts and historical records of the debunked and unexplained tales, and decide for themselves if the evidence proves that villagers and townspeople did live among ghosts.

"Engaging images accompany information about the Winchester mystery house. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

Visit St. Louis Cemetery no. 1, the oldest existing cemetery in New Orleans. Some people say it is haunted, with the ghosts of those buried there roaming amidst the stone tombs.