Tower of London
Part of the Scariest Places on Earth (Bellweather Media) series
In the Tower of London, the ghosts are known by name. They are the infamous nobility of times past, and they all boast stories of gruesome and untimely death. Today, the spirits often reveal themselves on the anniversary of their murders. Meet the who's who of England's dark past in a tour through the Tower of London.
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Part of the Scariest Places on Earth (Bellweather Media) series
Although this New Orleans cemetery covers only one city block, it is the final resting place of more than 100,000 people. Many people believe that not all of these people are actually resting. Read this spooky children's title to find out which ghost still appears in front of his tomb and why visitors chalk X's on the grave of a famous voodoo queen.
Winchester Mystery House
Part of the Scariest Places on Earth (Bellweather Media) series
Secret passageways, stairways to the ceiling, and doors that open to walls. The Winchester Mystery House is full of tricks and traps. The heiress of the Winchester Rifle fortune built the house to confuse the ghosts that haunted her. Young readers will be amazed to discover how long she worked to escape her ghosts in this eerie title.
Edinburgh Castle
Part of the Scariest Places on Earth (Bellweather Media) series
Edinburgh Castle's 900-year-old history is riddled with murders and executions. Today visitors from all over the world tour the fortress. It's no surprise that reports of eerie shadows, drops in temperature, and feelings of being watched are common. Learn why even skeptics can't deny the paranormal activity inside Edinburgh castle.
Paris Catacombs
Part of the Scariest Places on Earth (Bellweather Media) series
Long ago, the cemeteries of Paris were overflowing with dead bodies. The solution? Dig up the bones and move them to quarries beneath the city. Now the dark tunnels are artfully lined with bones and skulls, but visitors notice more than the décor. Find out how resentful ghosts make their presence known in the catacombs of Paris.
Stanley Hotel
Part of the Scariest Places on Earth (Bellweather Media) series
The Stanley Hotel in Colorado offers all the amenities for a comfortable stay: warm beds, fine dining, and the occasional visit by a ghost. Reluctant readers will be mystified by the flickering lights, phantom laughter, and windowpane apparitions that greet many guests of the famed Stanley Hotel.
Transylvania
Part of the Scariest Places on Earth (Bellweather Media) series
Transylvania was once home to Vlad III, a ruler whose murderous reputation left thousands dead by impalement. The weight of his cruelty still rests in the dark forests and icy castle chambers of this mountainous Romanian region. Open this book to find out how Transylvania is shrouded in the chill of its violent past.
Eastern State Penitentiary
Part of the Scariest Places on Earth (Bellweather Media) series
The Eastern State Penitentiary was the first prison to use solitary confinement. This controversial form of punishment is said to have left many inmates mentally ill. A few were driven to such desperate madness that even death couldn't bring proper relief. Discover why many believe these prisoners have left behind imprints of their disturbed souls.
Gettysburg
Part of the Scariest Places on Earth (Bellweather Media) series
The town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, was the site of the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War. Since then, it has been the location of countless ghost stories. From ghostly children at a haunted inn to soldiers who still wander the battlefield, young readers will get a chill from this creepy title.
The Bone Chapel
Part of the Scariest Places on Earth (Bellweather Media) series
The bones of more than 40,000 people are said to dwell in Sedlec Ossuary, also known as the Bone Chapel. Here, bones swoop from the ceiling, run down the walls, and even hang in the form a giant chandelier. Learn how these human relics came to decorate a church in this eerie title for young readers.
RMS Queen Mary
Part of the Scariest Places on Earth (Bellweather Media) series
Built as an ocean liner for the rich and famous, this huge ship also transported troops in World War II. These days it serves as a hotel and museum for thousands of guests-several of whom may never leave. In this mysterious title, find out who still swims in the empty pool, who was killed in the engine room, and who plays with the faucets and lights in the middle of the night.
Alcatraz
Part of the Scariest Places on Earth (Bellweather Media) series
The sounds of prisoners clanging through the halls, sobbing in their cells, or even playing the banjo may be normal in most prisons. But when they come from walls that haven't confined inmates in decades, it can only mean one thing. Read on to meet the criminals who met their end in Alcatraz but refused to fully depart.