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"Do you think students can tell fact from fiction? In a world where social media reigns supreme and tweets and posts go viral, discerning what's fact from fiction can be more difficult than it seems. In [this book], readers will take a closer look at this conspiracy, why it spread, and where this theory originated. Books use considerate text that's written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Embark on an . . . journey that starts with the Big Bang and takes you all the way to the end of the universe . . . take a look billions of years into the past and discover the mind-bending early moments of the universe, the rise of the first stars, and the formation of the earliest galaxies. Explore the birth our sun and solar system and the formation of the only place in the universe known to support life: the earth. Finally, we'll zoom billions of years into the future to learn about the death of the sun, a colossal collision of galaxies, and even the fate of the universe itself"--Google Books.

" . . . Sherman Carmichael is back with another collection of the weird, strange, and mysterious in the Palmetto State. Read about the return of the infamous Lizard Man. Learn why the ghost of Francis Marion regularly appears at a church cemetery for a rendezvous. Discover the Sea Pines Shell Ring and learn of its Native American origin. Walk the halls of the old South Carolina Lunatic Asylum and hear the moans of former patients. Join Carmichael as he contemplates these stories and many more from the dark side of South Carolina"--Back cover.

"You can visit the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, but what else can you explore in Pennsylvania? Not just history, but also horror! Battlefields visited by dead soldiers, a spooky prison, and so much more. Discover four frightful stories about Pennsylvania"--Provided by publisher.

"Embark on an . . . journey that starts with the Big Bang and takes you all the way to the end of the universe . . . take a look billions of years into the past and discover the mind-bending early moments of the universe, the rise of the first stars, and the formation of the earliest galaxies. Explore the birth our sun and solar system and the formation of the only place in the universe known to support life: the earth. Finally, we'll zoom billions of years into the future to learn about the death of the sun, a colossal collision of galaxies, and even the fate of the universe itself"--Google Books.

"Presents facts about the planet Earth, including the shape of the Earth, how earthquakes work, and why Antarctica is considered a desert"--OCLC.

From black holes to dark matter, galaxies to supernovas, nothing could be more fascinating than outer space, especially to young readers. Every day, scientists are discovering new, mind-blowing facts about the universe's infinite mysteries. This engaging volume is filled with amazing astronomical science concepts presented at an age-appropriate level via an entertaining fun-fact layout . Brilliant, full-color photography and clear graphic organizers accompany accessible text for a reading experience that's out of this world.

Relates stories of four places in Michigan that are alleged to be haunted.

Relates stories of four places in Illinois that are alleged to be haunted.

Terrifying tales about New York's spookiest spots!.