curiosities and wonders

Describes many unexplained mysteries, including Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster, Stonehenge, and encounters with aliens and unidentified flying objects.

Contains full-page descriptions of three hundred world records in such categories as pop culture, sports, and science, and includes photographs and illustrations.

Another round of stinky, freaky facts.

Describes some of history's most amazing illusions, and provides instructions on how to re-create eighteen of these tricks, including information on how to hypnotize friends, test a house for ghosts, make a fake UFO photograph and video, and other convincing hoaxes.

"An immersive and engaging exploration of the world's ten most mysterious and spooky stories of the unexplained"--.

Do you believe that the truth is out there? This book will fascinate both young skeptics and paranormal believers alike with true tales about creepy happenings, strange people, and bizarre places. Eerie photographs will connect readers to the intriguing text, and scientific explanations will leave them even more in awe of our freaky, wonderful world. Science and history combine to make this volume a must-read for every young ghost hunter and would-be scientist.

A guide to over 800 unusual, curious, bizarre, and mysterious places on Earth.

An exclusive collection of unbelievable stories from the best-selling Ripley's Believe It or Not! annual book series.