Scary adventures around the world

Why do so many people visit the Dead Sea? Its name alone should scare them off, and the fact that no fish or plants can live in it should chill a person more than a cool dip in the sea on a hot day! This book takes readers to this lake in the Middle East where some truly scary things have happened--like sinkholes opening around its coast! A mix of social studies and science content, the main text is written especially for lower elementary readers with a taste for the scary and touch of wanderlust!.

"Transylvania is known for its role in Bram Stoker's Dracula as the home of the most famous vampire in popular culture. This book introduces readers to the legend of Dracula as well as the place he is said to have inhabited. Full-color photographs and historical images complement and correlate with the main text to aid reading comprehension. Spooky facts and social studies content pair well together in this volume to engage reluctant readers and curious travelers alike. Who knows? This terrifying tome may inspire the next family vacation!"--Provided by publisher.

"Found near Antarctica, Mount Terror is a volcano and not all those who discovered and studied the mount made it home. The main text [discusses the] geography, exploration, and environment of Antarctica"--Provided by publisher.

"Bigfoot, and other cryptids like it, are found in the stories of cultures around the world. But on a long trail in northwestern California, hikers swear they've spotted the real thing! In this book, readers head into the wild to learn about the story of Bigfoot, for whom the trail is named, and also learn about the area of the United States that the trail is in"--Provided by publisher.

No landform could sound quite as scary as Death Valley! Its name came from a group of gold seekers who almost didn't make it out alive-and some of their companions didn't. In this book, lower elementary readers explore this hot, dry part of the American Southwest and the national park that now exists there. The main content includes the flora and fauna found there as well as the adaptations they need to survive in the heat of the day and cold of the night. Full-color photographs show the unique beauty of the valley, despite its name.