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1) Ghosts
Author
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2016].
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
3) Ghosts
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about ghosts. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Shares facts about the locations where calamitous historical events occurred, covering topics ranging from the Tower of London and the torture methods used there, to dungeon life for prisoners, and the most popular poisoning methods.
Author
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Questions and answers about haunted places encourage inquiry-based learning for curious early elementary readers. Topics include appearance, hauntings, and looking for proof. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes simple infographics, glossary and index"--
Author
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Questions and answers about ghosts encourage inquiry-based learning for curious early elementary readers. Topics include appearance, behavior, and finding proof. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes simple infographics, glossary and index"--
16) Ghost ships
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A flaming ship appears on the horizon. It sails closer and closer to land, when suddenly, it vanishes! With engaging research, maps, and easy-to-read infographics, this high-interest title explores the spooky history of phantom ships. A special profile tells of a famous example, while diagrams explain the science behind the technology used to investigate these occurrences. Readers will be left wondering, are these ships just a trick of the light?...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Join famous monster hunter Van Helsing on a trip around the globe to find haunted castles, restless spirits, terrifying dragons, wicked witches, and more. Learn the defining characteristics of each beast, where it can be found and--most importantly--how to defeat it"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Describes ghosts in folklore, legends, and literature. Visits historical places believed to be haunted, including National Battlefields Park, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada; the site of the battle of the Spanish Armada along the coast of Ireland; the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States; and the Battle of Passchendaele, Belgium"--
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Explores the stories and alleged hauntings of some of the deadliest catastrophes in history, from lost souls left behind in the 2011 Japanese tsunami to a headless ghost frightening miners deep underground. With historical photos and sidebars that are equal parts educational and terrifying, readers will find that sometimes fact is even scarier than fiction.
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