Fact or Fiction? (Finn)

Calling all cryptozoologists and lovers of legendary monsters! Delving into myths and legends from across many cultures, this thrilling text presents classic lore and modern tales, often side by side with possible scientific explanations. But readers will learn that stories of Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster, vampires, werewolves, and other strange creatures persist, despite the protests of skeptics. Vivid images and a dynamic design will keep even the most reluctant readers interested, while graphic organizers, sidebars, and fact boxes offer more creepy cryptid tales. At the conclusion, readers decide for themselves what they believe about monsters' existence.

Are they out there? The many movies and TV shows about aliens tell us that people continue to be extremely interested in the possibility of extraterrestrial life. This entertaining yet thoughtful volume presents information about aliens and UFOs through personal and historical accounts as well as possible scientific explanations for supposed encounters. Thought-provoking sidebars and fact boxes and vivid images will keep even the most reluctant readers interested. They'll be able to decide for themselves about the title's query based on the evidence presented.

Tales of unicorns have been passed down over millennia. They go back further than 2000 BCE in Asia! These stories aren't always about the gentle unicorns we think of today. Some unicorns were said to be absolutely fierce creatures. This thought-provoking text presents unicorn mythology from around the world and asks if it's possible that unicorns actually existed at one time. The accessible narrative and vivid historical images-including medieval tapestries-offer information that will capture the curiosity of both unicorn-lovers and reluctant readers, including suggestions about what to bring on their next unicorn quest.

For thousands of years, sailors have watched the ocean from the decks of their ships. And many returned from their voyages with tales of mermaids! This accessible text brings together myths from cultures all over the world and highlights the interesting stories of P. T. Barnum's Feejee Mermaid of the 1800s as well as the original "Little Mermaid" fairytale. Readers will explore possible scientific explanations for the many merfolk sightings and consider what they believe. Bright images, a playful design, and graphic elements will keep readers of all levels motivated. A broad spectrum of ideas encourages critical thinking.

Dragons have been culturally significant for thousands of years-and they're still a part of today's pop culture. Delving deep into the mythology of dragons across the globe, this intriguing text also informs readers about possible scientific explanations, such as mistaking dinosaur fossils for dragon bones. Among the dragons in the discussion are the antagonists in Beowulf and the Saint George story and the many dragon gods of ancient Chinese and Japanese myths. Beautiful images, exciting stories, and historical facts abound in this entertaining and well-designed volume, which is an excellent addition to any social studies collection.

Have you ever heard, seen, or felt something you couldn't explain? Some people think these occurrences have an explanation: ghosts. Ghost hunters-and those who just like to read ghost stories-will love the historical accounts, strange photographs, freaky folklore, and creepy tales in this high-interest volume. They'll learn about the mysterious sightings at Gettysburg, Edinburgh Castle, and the White House, to name just a few of the haunted locales. Sidebars, graphic organizers, and fact boxes add further intriguing facts before the reader is asked to decide what they believe.