Science of Vampires

Are vampires real? In this title, readers learn about the history of vampires, including rituals used to keep vampires away, why people believed, diseases associated with vampires, and how science explains many misconceptions about vampires. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars This series dissects the science behind folklore's scariest monsters and most spine-chilling powers! The text shares the history behind each creature and myth: Why did people invent these monsters and powers, believe in them, or claim to have seen or possess them? Each title examines the scientific possibility that the topic could exist. Readers are prompted to make their own hypothesis: could [ghosts/vampires/psychic powers] exist? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.