Wood, Alix

Even today, more than 150 years after the Battle of Antietam of the American Civil War, visitors to the battleground report hearing gunfire and smelling gun smoke. Others have heard battle cries. In every case, there is no convincing argument about why these things occurred, except that Antietam is haunted! Readers of this thrilling volume, full of superb, striking photographs, can decide if they believe in ghosts as they pay a visit to some famous and infamous battlefields around the globe. They'll learn about the historic conflicts that took place at each that may have led to their haunted status.

Text and photographs introduce prisons from around the world that are said to be haunted.

Profiles some of the spookiest cemeteries around the world, and the sightings of ghosts that have been reported right in front of peoples' eyes.

It seems peculiar that hospitals, places where people's lives are saved, can be downright creepy once they're abandoned. Leftover medical instruments, stained walls, and mysterious sounds all contribute to the unsettling feeling one gets once inside. Luckily, readers won't have to travel to deserted hospitals around the world. They can tour them in the pages of this hair-raising volume. They'll visit the Taunton State Hospital in Massachusetts, Old Changi Hospital in Singapore, and others. Plenty of history is mixed in with the odd anecdotes connected with each, and a chilling design and images add to the eerie ambience.

Travel back in time to ancient Britain, a region loaded with archaeological finds that have been instrumental in our understanding of the past. This volume explores ancient Britain's most exciting archaeological digs and discoveries. Readers are introduced to this area's history, characteristics, and importance, and then are treated to detailed text and full-color photographs of important artifacts. The text is organized chronologically, helping students track the development of this ancient civilization.

Readers discover fascinating facts about many kinds of lovable miniature dogs through engaging main text and eye-catching fact boxes.

Biological weapons are extremely dangerous, but militaries around the world are developing various methods to counteract these weapons, including vaccines and ways to clean areas affected by biological warfare. Readers explore the development of both biological weapons and the defenses against them.

"Abstract art might seem hard to define. But, by introducing readers to the major artists of the style, theyll have a good idea of the general characteristics of an abstract piece. In addition to biographical information about Henri Matisse, Jasper Johns, Paul Klee, and more important abstract artists, readers learn about each master's most famous pieces and ways they were able to achieve the look of the work. Fun, colorful projects accompany each artist's spreads, showing readers how they, too, can make cool abstract art"--Amazon.com.

"This title explores the relationship between Earth and the Sun. Readers will learn how and why Earth orbits the Sun, as well as the materials that make up the Sun. Readers will find answers to questions such as 'Do other planets have nights and days?' and 'Where do stars go in the daytime?' Easy-to-understand diagrams and text explain these quite complex scientific points in an age-appropriate and dynamic way. Hands-on science projects allow readers to create their own exciting experiments. Sidebars add useful information to enhance readers' understanding"--Provided by the publisher.

Map skills and athletics go hand-in-hand as students learn about sports through the medium of mapping.