"Cultures from around the world have their own superstitions surrounding good and bad luck. This book examines the origin, history, and facts and fictions about the superstition of knocking on wood"--.
"Explores the superstition surrounding broken mirrors, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today"--Amazon.
"Explores the superstition surrounding lucky numbers, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today"--OCLC.
"Explores the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today"--Amazon.
"The power of the internet makes it easy to connect with friends, but it also makes it simple for dangerous strangers to connect with and harm users. 'Online Predators' examines how users can protect themselves from this danger online, including the warning signs to look for"--Provided by publisher.
"Great white, bull, and tiger sharks are some of today's most talked-about sharks. But have you met the sharks of yesterday? Each prehistoric shark had its own amazing-and sometimes strange-features. The scissor-tooth shark had teeth in a spiral shape. The giant megalodon was about three times the size of a great white. One small prehistoric shark had a big dorsal fin in the shape of an ironing board! Readers will gobble up all the facts about these early ocean hunters and learn how they compare to modern sharks"--Provided by publisher.
"Big bodies. Razor-sharp teeth. Crushing jaws. Great white sharks are some of the most feared sharks. Some people say they seek out people as food. But this is a myth. Attacks on people are very rare. Some people say great whites live only in warm waters. This is a myth too! You can't believe everything you hear! Readers will bust more myths about these top ocean predators, and discover why the protection of these amazing creatures is so important"--Provided by publisher.
"Everyone has their own opinions, but journalists are supposed to keep theirs out of stories. Their job is to report the news and not push people into thinking a certain way. When stories are slanted toward one side, this is known as media bias. 'Identifying Media Bias' helps readers examine news stories to determine if they are biased toward one viewpoint"--Provided by publisher.
