Join Li Anning and her classmates in Beichuan, China, as they fight to survive an earthquake that caused their school to collapse around them.
Some islands hold spooky secrets. Read four spine-tingling stories about eerie islands.
Many left New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. But Trina and Keia Peters were still home as the floodwaters rushed over the city's levees and came racing toward their house. How did they make it out as everything around them was being destroyed by a hurricane? Follow along in this graphic story of real-life survival.
What happens when a diver gets too comfortable with wild animals? Discover a diver's dangerous encounter with a moray eel. You'll think twice before getting too close to creatures after reading this graphic novel.
Amusement parks are a place of excited laughter and thrill seekers. Now abandoned and overgrown, explore Lincoln Park and its most terrifying ride.
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!
Boa constrictors are known for their strong bodies with a killer squeeze. But what else do you know about the scaly hunters? Discover everything from predation to becoming prey, baby boas to big boa adults, and everything in between.
Randy Kraxberger never expected his beautiful day skiing to be interrupted by a dangerous blizzard. Follow along with this action-packed graphic depiction of Randy's real-life survival.
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.
Get ready to create creepy crafts from outer space with aliens. Learn how to make a costume, bake a fun treat, design delightful decorations, and create a craft.
This Midwestern state is known for its dairy farms and thousands of beautiful lakes. It’s also rumored to have a supernatural past. Legends of ghosts and dark magic haunt several towns. Are these stories just folklore or could these tales contain terrifying truths? Get ready to read four terrifying tales about Wisconsin’s spookiest spots! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art will engage and terrify emergent readers.
Explore the haunted history of the Winchester Mystery House in this engaging graphic novel. Was this house built to appease angry ghosts? Turn the pages to find out . . . if you dare.
Everything’s bigger in Texas—even the ghost stories. Strange figures roam the dark city streets. Glowing orbs follow cars along desert roads. As the sun sets in the Lone Star State, be careful where you tread—you might not like what’s lurking in the shadows. Get ready to read four terrifying tales about Texas’ spookiest spots! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art will engage and terrify emergent readers.
Ohio is home to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. However, it’s also a hotspot for spirits! Strange figures appear in old houses. Ghostly pets follow visitors in the dark. Mind the sound of footsteps behind you. It might be the dead, back from the grave! Get ready to read four terrifying tales about Ohio’s spookiest spots! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art will engage and terrify emergent readers.
North Carolina is known for its natural beauty. The state is also famous for its supernatural activity. Be wary of empty roads, old buildings, and strange lights. You never know who—or what—you’ll encounter. Get ready to read four terrifying tales about North Carolina’s spookiest spots! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art will engage and terrify emergent readers.
New York is famous for the Big Apple, but beyond the city limits are horrors you’ve never dreamed of. Shadowy figures appear in decaying asylums. Restless spirits roam old cemeteries. If you sense something behind you, it might be a creature from another realm. Get ready to read four terrifying tales about New York’s spookiest spots! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art will engage and terrify emergent readers.
Michigan is home to quaint towns and beautiful lakes. It also has a long history of hauntings. Travel the back roads in search of ghosts and you won’t be disappointed— but will you make it out alive? Get ready to read four terrifying tales about Michigan’s spookiest spots! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art will engage and terrify emergent readers.
Georgia is a sleepy southern state with lots of charm. But what else lingers on the old plantations and among whispering oak trees? Take care as you wander around the state—you never know what spirits you might disturb! Get ready to read four terrifying tales about Georgia’s spookiest spots! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art will engage and terrify emergent readers.
Illinois is known for its icy winters. However, there are things far more chilling than the cold. Moans echo in the woods. Restless spirits haunt the living. Uncovering these nightmares will chill youto the bone! Get ready to read four terrifying tales about Illinois’s spookiest spots! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art will engage and terrify emergent readers.
There’s a dark side to the Sunshine State. Beyond the sunny skies is a deeply spooky world. Strange creatures lurk in swamps. Ghosts slink in the shadows. Be careful where you go—especially on a moonlit night. Get ready to read four terrifying tales about Florida’s spookiest spots! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art will engage and terrify emergent readers.
California boasts year-round sunshine and mild weather. But it also contains haunted hotels, ghostly caverns, and abandoned towns. Are you brave enough to explore these spooky sites after dark? Get ready to read four terrifying tales about California’s spookiest spots! This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art will engage and terrify emergent readers.
The White House is filled with the history of a nation. But you might be surprised by how much of this history comes from residents who never left . . . even after their own deaths! Among the most famous of these phantoms is Abraham Lincoln. Ever since the president's death, politicians and First Families alike have spotted the ghostly president around his former home. Find out more in this graphic thriller. Then, learn about other haunted houses.
When tornados tore through Alabama, they ripped the roofs off houses, tore apart trees, and sent debris flying miles away. They also picked up Mason, the dog and sent him sailing away from his home and owners. Mason's family searched desperately for their beloved pet, but he was nowhere to be seen. Find out about this brave dog's slow, crawling journey back home after a tornado in this graphic adventure of animal escape. Then, learn more about the heroes that saved other animals from terrifying tornadoes.
How does a young peanut farmer grow into one of the most influential people on the planet? Well, why don't you ask the 39th president of the United States? Jimmy Carter made the spectacular leap from the fields, to a U.S. naval submarine, then all the way to the White House. But he wasn't done changing the world after he left the Oval Office. Jimmy and Rosalynn's Carter Center has been a beacon of humanitarian aid around the world. From eradicating disease, to helping countries establish and strengthen democracies, this former president has earned his Nobel Peace Prize. Learn all about Jimmy's spectacular journey as a president, humanitarian, and more.
From sit-ins at lunch counters to sit-ins on the Congress floor, marching in Selma to marching though the halls of the Capitol, John Lewis fought for what he believed in. The incredible civil rights activist had plenty of experience under his belt by the time he stood in front of a quarter of a million people as the youngest leader of the March on Washington. John continued on with the same passion as he turned to create change from within the government. The conscious of the congress continued to advocate for the freedom and safety of all. Learn all about the incredible life of this congressman and civil rights hero.
