Haunted History
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Coaster of Death
by Leah Kaminski
Part of the Haunted History series
Amusement parks are a place of excited laughter and thrill seekers. Now abandoned and overgrown, explore Lincoln Park and its most terrifying ride. In this fun and frightening series, readers will learn about strange happenings in historical places. Narrative nonfiction text and a bold graphic design will be sure to grab the attention of even the most reluctant reader.
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Phantom Soldier
by Leah Kaminski
Part of the Haunted History series
What happens when the past and present collide? The patients and staff at the Royal Derby Hospital might have found out after they built the hospital on top of an old Roman road. Many say a Roman soldier walks the hallways of this hospital. But what does the phantom soldier want? Read this graphic story to find out. In this fun and frightening series, readers will learn about strange happenings in historical places. Narrative nonfiction text and a bold graphic design will be sure to grab the attention of even the most reluctant reader.
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Can't Rest in Peace
by Leah Kaminski
Part of the Haunted History series
Libraries are a great place to read, play, and gather. But are libraries a gathering place for ghosts and spirits, too? Some people think the Sweetwater County Library might be home to the spirits of those whose graves were dug up during building. Read this spooky graphic story to find out more! In this fun and frightening series, readers will learn about strange happenings in historical places. Narrative nonfiction text and a bold graphic design will be sure to grab the attention of even the most reluctant reader.
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Ghosts of the O.K. Corral and Other Hauntings of Tombstone, Arizona
by Matthew Chandler
Part of the Haunted History series
Tombstone, Arizona, is known for its Wild West roots. Did the gun fights, showdowns, and foul play that happened there lead to today's haunted stories? Learn about the O.K. Corral and other paranormal hotspots in this spooky historic town. Between these pages, readers will find just the right amount of scariness for a cold, dark night.
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Phantom Soldiers and Other Gettysburg Hauntings
by Megan Cooley Peterson
Part of the Haunted History series
Phantom cries from wounded soldiers echo through the air. Strange orbs of light appear in photographs. These stories and more are found at Gettysburg Battlefield, the site of a historical American Civil War battle. Readers will follow along in spooky delight as they discover the ghosts of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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Alien Graveyard
by Leah Kaminski
Part of the Haunted History series
What really happened during a mysterious crash landing in Aurora, Texas? Did the townspeople find an alien and its broken ship? Or is there another explanation for the story? Turn the pages of this graphic story to find out. In this fun and frightening series, readers will learn about strange happenings in historical places. Narrative nonfiction text and a bold graphic design will be sure to grab the attention of even the most reluctant reader.
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Salem's Spirits and Other Hauntings of New England
by Megan Cooley Peterson
Part of the Haunted History series
Each region of the U.S. has its fair share of hauntings, but maybe none more so than New England. There, the ghosts of accused witches linger in Salem. Haunted hotels are scattered throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. Tormented spirits reign over what was once Danvers State Hospital. New England is as rich in ghosts as it is in history. Between these pages, readers will find just the right amount of scariness for a cold, dark night.
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Alcatraz Is Haunted!
by Marie Morrison
Part of the Haunted History series
The rocky shores of Alcatraz Island and the lonely corridors of its namesake prison have captured imaginations for years, even after the prison closed in 1963. But do some of its one-time residents remain there even though they're no longer living? This fascinating book examines the history of this legendary prison. Haunting historical photographs give readers a glimpse into Alcatraz's dark cells and creepy tunnels. Sidebars and fact boxes delve into the stories of the prison's most famous inhabitants, such as Al Capone and the "Birdman of Alcatraz." This is truly a thrilling peek into haunted history.
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The Queen Mary Is Haunted!
by Marie Morrison
Part of the Haunted History series
For decades, the British ocean liner the Queen Mary sailed the seas, first as a luxurious playground for the world's rich and famous, then as transportation for thousands of soldiers who were ready to risk their lives during World War II. Today, the liner serves as a hotel in California, but there may be mysterious ghostly guests still onboard. Readers will learn about the Queen Mary and its phantom passengers, regaling its glory days as a liner to its time as the "Gray Ghost" of World War II. Detailed sidebars and fact boxes provide extra insight into the ship's storied history.
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Gettysburg Is Haunted!
by Marie Morrison
Part of the Haunted History series
More than 7,000 people died in the three days of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. It's the bloodiest and goriest battle fought to date on American soil. It's easy to imagine that some of those soldiers haunt the battlefield to this day. This book gives readers a chance to look back in time at the history of Gettysburg, from the first shots fired to the desperate, bloody fight and the Confederacy's final retreat. Primary sources highlight the battle's historical context as a major turning point in the American Civil War. Intriguing maps show details of where so many soldiers died and where their ghosts are said to still linger today.
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Edinburgh Castle Is Haunted!
by Marie Morrison
Part of the Haunted History series
Perched on Castle Rock high over Edinburgh, Scotland, Edinburgh Castle is steeped in thousands of years of human history. It stretches all the way back to the ancient Celts and the Iron Age. It's been besieged dozens of times, and it's probably one of the most attacked sites in the world. It shouldn't be surprising that the castle is rich with ghost stories and phantasmal lore. Readers will learn about the castle's long history and its many tales and legends, getting a peek behind its ancient walls through full-color photographs, primary sources, and spooky narrative.
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The White House Is Haunted!
by Marie Morrison
Part of the Haunted History series
Since 1800, this iconic building in Washington, D.C., has served as the office and home of the president of the United States. But if the stories are true, some of its past and Earthly departed residents never left. Readers of this spooktacular book will learn about the ghostly background of the White House. Photographs and primary sources provide readers with a glimpse into the lives of the men, women, and children who once lived there. From First Lady Abigail Adams and the scent of her laundry soap to the sound of Thomas Jefferson's violin, this book puts history in a spooky spotlight through the tales of the dead.
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The Tower of London Is Haunted!
by Marie Morrison
Part of the Haunted History series
The ancient stones of the Tower of London have seen many things, witnessing the luxuries of royalty, the misery of prisoners, and the blood and gore of executions. In its nearly 1,000-year history, this site has been a palace, a fortress, a prison, and more. Many of its former residents are said to haunt its halls. Your brave readers will learn about the tower and its many past and present occupants, including the Princes in the Tower and Anne Boleyn. Readers will also meet the animals of a royal menagerie. Maps and photographs offer a glimpse into years of spooky history.
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Ghost Prisoners
by Leah Kaminski
Part of the Haunted History series
Many criminals have been imprisoned at Alcatraz. But what else is locked up there? Do the ghosts and spirits of many former prisoners haunted the cells and hallways? Read this spooky book to find out. In this fun and frightening series, readers will learn about strange happenings in historical places. Narrative nonfiction text and a bold graphic design will be sure to grab the attention of even the most reluctant reader.
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The Alamo's Ghosts and Other Hauntings of San Antonio, Texas
by Matt Chandler
Part of the Haunted History series
So many lives were lost in the Battle of the Alamo. Are the spirits of these brave fighters now haunting modern-day San Antonio, Texas? What other ghosts could be joining them? Discover the ghosts and haunted places of this historic Texas town. Between these pages, readers will find just the right amount of scariness for a cold, dark night.
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Strange Sights in the White House and Other Hauntings in Washington, D.C.
by Megan Cooley Peterson
Part of the Haunted History series
As the First Family sleeps, something spooky goes bump in the night. History knows the White House as the symbol of the American presidency. Could it also be America's most haunted house? Learn more about the White House's most talked-about ghosts and about other paranormal activity running wild in the nation's capital. Between these pages, readers will find just the right amount of scariness for a cold, dark night.
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Aaron Burr's Ghost and Other New York City Hauntings
by Megan Cooley Peterson
Part of the Haunted History series
Aaron Burr was once the vice president of the United States. Now his ghost is said to stalk a restaurant in Greenwich Village in New York City. What other ghosts are lurking in the city's shadows? Discover the haunted places of one of America's most notable cities. Between these pages, readers will find just the right amount of scariness for a cold, dark night.
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