Gottschall, Meghan

Introduces different ghosts and haunted places in the world including the ghosts of the White House, the Winchester Mystery House, and the Tower of London. Includes a quiz, an activity, a glossary, and resources for further information.

"Readers will learn about Vietnam's incredible celebration of Tet, the lives of its textile workers, and its communist government. Book includes a table of contents, activity sections, sidebars, a glossary, and references to learn more"--Provided by publisher.

"Takes readers on a journey around the world to learn about myths and legends about death . . . [The] six narrative stories include tales from Japan, where a god tries to rescue a goddess from the underworld, and Mexico, where Quetzalcoatl must gather the bones of the dead to save the world"--Back cover.

Readers will learn about the Bell Witch and five other chilling hauntings, including a ghost who walks the halls of the White House and a headless woman who stalks the Tower of London. Featuring an engaging narrative style, location map, and fun paranormal facts, each story will allow readers to explore haunted houses, famous ghost stories, and things that go bump in the night.

Explores near-death experiences from around the world.

"Details . . . ways people commemorate, celebrate, and mourn the passing of loved ones"--Amazon.com.