Examine the evidence that makes the case for the existence of ghosts, from historical records to popular theories. High-interest subject matter and eerie images will keep readers engaged until the final page.

This title introduces you to one of the world's most popular legendary monsters. Your readers will learn about the real-life history surrounding ghosts and see how the creatures are reflected in different cultures. Features include a table of contents, glossary, and index. Plus, an Xtreme Challenge page with content questions help readers process and build upon their ghost knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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Examine the evidence that makes the case for the existence of ghosts, from historical records to popular theories. High-interest subject matter and eerie images will keep readers engaged until the final page.

M.J., her partner Gilley, and their client, the wealthy, de-lish Dr. Steven Sable, are at his family's lodge, where his grandfather allegedly jumped to his death from the roof-although Sable says it was foul play. But the patriarch's isn't the only ghost around. The place is lousy with souls, all with something to get off their ghoulish chests. Now M.J. will have to to quell the clamor-and listen for a voice with the answers...

A meeting with the queen might have a totally different meaning at one of EnglandÕs haunted palacesÑshe may not be alive! This title for young readers recounts brushes with spirits in the gilded halls of EnglandÕs castles, including sightings of the famous Anne Boleyn!

M.J. Holliday and her crew interrupt the frantic schedule of their reality TV show, Ghoul Getters, and hotfoot it to New Mexico, where a dreadful demon is waging tribal warfare. Same Whitefeather- M.J.'s spirit guide-urgently needs her help to stop this evil spirit from wiping out the descendants of his tribe. It doesn't take a psychic to predict that M.J.'s going to have a devil of a time making New Mexico a demon-free zone.

In South Carolina, a man dressed in grey walks along the beach. Is it someone going for a stroll? Or could it be a ghostly omen that warns residents of an oncoming storm? In this title, reluctant readers will explore ghost stories of North America. Creepy images and engaging text pull readers in, and additional special features connect stories to different cultures, highlight scientific explanations, and show the origins of these frightening fables.

Ghoulish Ghosts presents the ultimate spooky collaboration between Little Ghosts Books and Ghoulish Books; small press publishers and indie horror bookstores. Little Ghosts resides up in Toronto, Canada, and Ghoulish boils alive down in San Antonio, Texas. Together they have joined forces to create the Ghoulish Ghosts imprint, with their first release being a flipbook collection of two novellas: ROOTS RUN DEEP by J. Krawczyk and THE 'DILLO by Max Booth III. ROOTS RUN DEEP Grieving the death of his wife, Edward finds solace in nurturing the primordial creature he finds in their garden. J. Krawczyk delivers a heady mix of sorrow and cosmic horror in ROOTS RUN DEEP. THE 'DILLO In Max Booth III's THE 'DILLO, an alcoholic becomes obsessed with hunting down and killing an armadillo after his wife leaves him for another man.

Boo! Watch out for this rollicking, cumulative counting book for a Hallowe'en treat that's more playful than scary. Features an audio read-along! When a little ghost goes slip-sliding down the hallway, he suddenly hears ... a groan! Turns out it's only a friendly mummy, who shuffles along with the ghost, until they encounter ... a monster! As the cautious explorers continue, they find a surprise at every turn - and add another adorably ghoulish friend to their tally. But you'll never guess who is the scariest creature in the house!