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Curiosities & Wonders

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Les prisons hantées (Haunted Prisons)

Many believe ghosts can haunt any sort of location imaginable. Prisons and jails are where criminals are sent as punishment. See why some prisoners might be sentenced for life...and the afterlife! More →

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Fall 2024 Cover: Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo

The historic Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, Illinois, is home to a host of animals…and horror! Find out why this city zoo makes even the strongest shiver. Dare to discover why this wild haunt… More →

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Lost at Sea

Imagine you're stranded in the middle of the ocean-no land or help in sight. What would you do? This fascinating book examines real life emergencies at sea, how people stayed alive, and the… More →

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Lost Kings and Kingdoms

Which lost civilization built Angkor Wat, in Cambodia? What is found at the remains of Cahokia, the ancient Mississippian city? Follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about… More →

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Lost Tombs and Treasure

People have long searched for the resting places of great leaders and tried to make sense of puzzling unidentified burial sites. From deadly tombs to treasure deep at sea, follow along and… More →

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Lost Treasures

Stories of lost treasures have been told since ancient times, passed along by storytelling or on maps and scribbled notes. This exciting book describes some of the dangerous journeys - and… More →

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Magic and Illusions

From card tricks to reading minds, the art of magic lies in the magician's or illusionist's ability to deceive the audience. Read about the mysteries that lie behind some of the most… More →

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Monster Crocs

Urban legends abound that prehistoric crocodiles still exist in lakes and rivers around the world. This book hunts down these monster crocodiles and features spectacular photographs of the… More →

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Mysteries of Giant Humanlike Creatures

The Abominable Snowman, Bigfoot, the Wildman of China - there have always been tales of sightings of ape-like creatures in mountainous, out-of-the-way places. This volume explores the… More →

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Mysteries of the Ancients

Images in stone like those on Easter Island are part of our historical legacy, but were they inspired by creatures from other planets? This gripping book examines the many myths and legends… More →

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