First mentioned in writings over 2,000 years ago, the lost city of Atlantis continues to puzzle people today. Some people doubt that it ever existed. Others claim that it was real, and that it sank into the ocean over 10,000 years ago. This book explores the story of Atlantis and the debate about the existence of this ancient civilization.

In 1967, two men caught a strange creature on film in the woods of Northern California. It looked like an ape, but it was very tall and walked upright like a man. Was this creature Bigfoot, or was it a man in costume? Readers will judge for themselves in this introduction to Bigfoot, learning about both the evidence and doubts surrounding the existence of this hairy creature.

There are many different kinds of extra-sensory perception. Some people claim they can see future events. Other people claim they can see far-off events in their mind. Students will judge for themselves in this introduction that provides information on the evidence and skepticism about ESP.

"Engaging images accompany information about haunted houses. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Many people claim to have experienced strange events when they were near-death. Some claim to have had an out-of-body experience. Others describe moving upward toward a white light. Students will learn about stories of near-death and how scientists have tried to verify or disprove those tales.

Have you ever seen something in the sky that you could not identify? You wouldn't be alone. Many people have reported seeing unidentified flying objects. Reports range from flying saucer sightings to stories of mysterious lights in the sky. Readers will discover the history of UFO sightings and the evidence both for and against their existence.

"Engaging images accompany information about John Cena. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Legends and stories of sea monsters have been around for thousands of years. Sailors have claimed to see everything from large sea serpents to giant octopus-like creatures. Readers will learn about the many kinds of sea monsters reported and why some people believe the stories are true.

"Engaging images accompany information about the Tower of London. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about how to survive a hurricane. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--