"Craco’s historical happenings hint at a curse. The town faced a plague, then war, then earthquakes and landslides. In the end, the natural disasters dealt the final blow, causing Craco to physically collapse. In this book, young readers will discover a medieval town that eventually lost its uphill battle for survival."
"Hashima, Japan’s sea walls give it the appearance of a ship lost at sea. This look is the reason for the Battleship Island nickname. In this title, reluctant readers will also see Battleship Island as a time capsule. Pieces from the past will point to the deserted island’s coal-mining boom time."
"Most people in Pripyat never expected the day to come when they’d have to flee for their lives. The Soviet Union boasted about the safety of the nuclear city. But in 1986, one of the town’s nuclear reactors exploded and released deadly radiation. This title explains the Chernobyl accident for curious readers."
"People have reported hearing footsteps and seeing shadowy figures at prisons that have been empty for years. Could phantom inmates still roam the halls? Read eerie stories from famous prisons to decide for yourself in this title for reluctant readers."
"What if the spirits of the dead stay behind at the place where they died? Visitors to famous battlefields think some may do just that. They tell stories of ghostly fighting and spooky feelings of strange presences. Read on to determine if they are long-dead soldiers defending their ground or just strange coincidences in this chilling title."
"The elegant houses of the wealthy may hold more than just expensive things. Some are said to be home to ghosts! Reluctant readers will love reading the famous ghost stories from lavish locales in this spooky book."
"For centuries, people have searched the oceans for Atlantis. But are the ruins of the lost city buried deep below the ocean’s surface? Or was this powerful city just a figment of Plato’s imagination?
Try to get to the bottom of it in this introductory title for young readers.
A Bellwether Media production."
"Tales of ghost ships have been around for hundreds of years. Ships adrift without a crew appear suddenly without explanation. But did the sailors simply abandon ship?
Or are there supernatural causes at play? Grab this mysterious title for reluctant readers to decide for yourself.
A Bellwether Media production."
"Have you ever seen the future? Many people claim to have this sixth sense. But is extrasensory perception real? Or do we only notice the coincidences?
See for yourself in this high-interest read for elementary students.
A Bellwether Media production."
"Many different civilizations have lived on the land that is now Peru. Today, tourists travel to this South American country to see Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca site. Learn more about Peru, its people, the Amazon Rain Forest, and much more in this exciting title!"
"Chile is a long, narrow country that stretches along the Pacific Ocean on the west coast of South America. It has many different landscapes, including the Atacama, the driest desert in the world! Young readers will explore Chile’s landscapes, discovering the famous Easter Island statues, the diverse wildlife, and the people that call the country home."
"Did you know that Iraq was home to the oldest known human civilization on Earth? This area used to be known as Mesopotamia, and many different ancient peoples lived there. Readers will learn about daily life in Iraq, contemporary Iraqi culture, and the changes the country is going through today."
