Pit toilets, with their stew of human waste and hovering flies; fish that sleep in a bubble of mucus; a city of mites quietly feasting on your face. Turn the pages of the books in this series More →
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Read about the men and women who have improved our lives through science including Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, astronaut Mae Jemison, inventor George Washington Carver, psychologists Kenneth… More →
Everyone needs friends. They make our lives more enjoyable. But friendships require effort on our part. Learn how to develop the skills you need to make new friends, be a good friend… More →
These appealing guides for young children are designed to help them develop a "growth mindset." When children believe they can get smarter, they understand that failing is simply learning and More →
Bigfoot is known by many names--Sasquach, Yeti, Yowie, and more. The information in this guide comes from legends in different parts of the world where sightings of hairy apemen are said to… More →
First reported in Puerto Rico in 1995, the chupacabra is a newcomer to the cryptid family. The information in this guide comes from reported events of livestock being sucked of their blood in More →
Legends and folklore developed over time that warned of powerful curses placed on those who would disturb a mummy's tomb. They might even come back to life to curse you! In this guide you'll… More →
Sea monsters, such as the Kraken and the Loch Ness Monster, are cryptids--creatures whose existence is not yet proven to be true. Cryptozoologists gather stories from folklore and investigate More →
The legend of the unicorn is ancient. Cave paintings and stone carvings show one-horned creatures. Ancient travellers spread stories about the creature even though they had never seen one… More →
The information in this guide comes from folklore from different parts of the world where people once believed in vampires. Fascinating facts include how to tell if someone is a vampire,… More →
Stories about werewolves began in places where wolves were top predators. This fascinating guide outlines the facts about werewolves, including how to tell if someone is a werewolf, where in… More →
According to folklore, zombies are people that have been brought back from the dead. Not a ghost and not human, they are not the person they used to be. In this guide you'll find fascinating… More →
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