Are zombies real? In this title, readers learn about the history of zombies from ancient times to the present day, including the vodou religion, why people believed, media portrayals of zombies, and scientific explanations for zombie stories. Read the shocking zombie experience of Haitian Clairvius Narcisse!
Do people really have psychic powers? In this title, readers learn about the history of psychic powers from ancient times to the present day, including spiritualism, why people believe, investigations into psychic performers, and possible explanations for psychic abilities.
Are sea monsters real? In this title, readers learn about the history of sea monsters from ancient times to the present day, including research to discover the truth behind these cryptid sightings, why people believe, and scientific possibilities for sea monster sightings.
Are vampires real? In this title, readers learn about the history of vampires, including rituals used to keep vampires away, why people believed, diseases associated with vampires, and how science explains many misconceptions about vampires.
Are ghosts real? In this title, readers learn about the history of ghosts from ancient times to the present day, including spiritualism, why people believe, scientific possibilities for ghost sightings, and technology that seeks explanations for ghosts.
Risk and reward. Cost and choice. The Stars of Ara--Namu and Hye--have learned the truth about magic and are ready to face their destinies. The time has come to merge science with magic. If they're successful, everyone will benefit. Fail, though…and it could be all over.
Hye and Namu know the truth--now it's time to make a choice. Will they risk everything to change the magic system, or be defeated before they even begin? Not everyone supports their movement, and there are even some who would do anything to stop it.
A seat at the Ara School of Magic is all Namu's--that is, if she can get there on time. When their carriage breaks down, Hye and Namu are left to fend for themselves. Can they find common ground and work together as teammates, or are both headed home?
Namu and Hye have arrived at the Ara School of Magic. But they have more questions and no answers. There is more to magic than they could ever have imagined. The ability to hurt, heal, and help comes with a price--and someone must pay.
Namu wanted to learn magic to help others. But there may be more to it than meets the eye--and Hye's missing brother, Ki, may be the secret to unlock it all. Can a balance be struck between science and magic, or will the scales tip forever?
The biggest day of the year has arrived--the test to get into the Ara School of Magic. Namu has dreamed of being accepted. Alongside Hye, her sometimes-nemesis (and much cooler schoolmate), Namu seeks to prove that she has what it takes to be the next rising Star of Ara.
How does the military complete dangerous covert missions? In this title, readers will learn about the different special operation forces, how they are trained, the missions they have undertaken in history, and what special ops may look like in the future. Readers can also practice tactics used by special ops forces.
How do spies use surveillance to gain intelligence about their targets? In this title, readers will learn about how spies used surveillance techniques in the past like bugs, wires, cameras, and opening and reading mail. They will also learn about modern surveillance like drones, spy planes, and satellites.
In this title, readers will learn how spies used covert communication techniques such as secret codes, invisible ink, and tiny cameras to pass intelligence to their handlers. Real-life spies and missions are explored. Readers can also try making their own invisible ink, dead drops, and secret codes.
How do spies avoid getting caught? In this title, readers will learn about how spies are trained, how they develop cover stories, and how they use disguises to hide their true identities. Real-life spy stories from history inform the reader about how spies evade capture. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
How do spies build trust and infiltrate enemy organizations? In this title, readers will learn how spies are recruited and trained, and how they build the skills needed to gain intelligence. Readers will learn about amazing spies from history who risked their lives to get information. Readers can also try special missions such as creating a legend and mastering their memory.
In this title, readers will learn about the ever-changing world of cyber espionage, hacking, and social engineering. Both historical and modern cyber spying techniques are explored. Readers will also learn how to protect themselves online.
This title offers readers a backstage pass to Taylor Swift's iconic The Eras Tour. Included in this comprehensive encyclopedia is a detailed exploration of each tour stop in North America, the stage design, costumes, and dancers, and an in-depth analysis of every song featured in Swift's setlist. Readers will relive the magic of each performance and gain a deeper understanding of the artistry that enthralled audiences across North America and the world.
Bicep is serving aboard a Coast Guard cutter that intercepts a gunrunner bound for Mexico. He finds anti-tank missiles and other sophisticated weaponry on board. An investigation reveals the drug cartels are preparing to overthrow the Mexican government. Bicep and Invisible Six must stop the cartels to save Mexico's government.
Taiwan's citizens are voting on a proposed reunification with mainland China. Gizmo travels to Taipei as part of a UN team to safeguard the country's electronic voting system. When the referendum fails, China invades. Gizmo and Invisible Six must disable China's electronic systems to stop the invasion.
The American research vessel Croydon is studying marine life in the Strait of Hormuz when an Iranian patrol boat intercepts it. The crew is seized and taken to Tehran, where they are tried for espionage and scheduled for execution. Shade and Invisible Six must find the team and rescue them before it's too late.
A hidden network of international terrorists suddenly becomes active in the United States. Known as Bedlam, this group seeks to destroy America from within. Athena and Invisible Six work to stop the terrorists and avoid nuclear annihilation.
Climate change has opened a new Arctic shipping lane. Russia immediately claims ownership and deploys forces to seize it. Doc Dee and Invisible Six work to keep troops alive in the dark, bitter winter as the UN negotiates control of the seaway.
North Korea attacks South Korea, renewing hostilities after seventy years of relative peace. North Korea has a new and seemingly unstoppable weapon called the Sea Serpent. Zumi and Invisible Six must find a weakness in the Sea Serpents and destroy them to end the conflict.
This title focuses on train heists and details the most daring ones through history, the crews that pulled them off, and the impact they had on the victims and world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index.
