Offers an introduction to the exploration of space, looking at the ways that scientists learn more about it through observation from Earth, from space, and through manned space exploration and study.

UFOs: Are Alien Aircraft Overhead? Readers will examine the history of UFOs, Roswell, alien abduction, Area 51and more before deciding for themselves! Table of contents, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

UNDERGROUND CITIES: Did you know some cities are built underground? They could be hidden just beneath our feet! Let's dig deep to uncover where these cities are hiding and the secrets they contain! HIDDEN, LOST, AND DISCOVERED: Go on an epic journey to explore some of the most interesting places from around the world. Some people may not even know they exist! BENEFITS: Discovering the world's intriguing history will engage readers in this high-interest...

Do you think students can tell fact from fiction? In a world where social media reigns supreme and tweets and posts go viral, discerning what's fact from fiction can be more difficult than it seems. In Civilization Was Reset, readers will take a closer look at this conspiracy, why it spread, and where this theory originated. Books use considerate text that's written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling...

This book explores places all over the world that have inspired incredible legends, such as the pharaoh's curse and the fabled city of El Dorado.

Blending real-life history and evidence with age-old myths, this book invites young readers to think critically about zombie legends and how they influence society. Text describes the characteristics of zombies, highlights historical accounts around the world, and offers examples from books, television, and film. Table of contents, fun facts, critical thinking questions, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

"Blending real-life history and evidence with age-old myths, this book invites young readers to think critically about werewolf legends and how they influence society. Text describes the characteristics of werewolves, highlights historical accounts around the world, and offers examples from books, television, and film. Table of contents, fun facts, critical thinking questions, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

Introduces ghosts, describing the stories that have been told about them throughout history, their different types, famous places said to be haunted, and their role in popular culture.

Blending real-life history and evidence with age-old myths, this book invites young readers to think critically about witch legends and how they influence society. Text describes the characteristics of witches, highlights historical accounts around the world, and offers examples from books, television, and film. Table of contents, fun facts, critical thinking questions, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

Blending real-life history and evidence with age-old myths, this book invites young readers to think critically about alien legends and how they influence society. Text describes the characteristics of aliens, highlights historical accounts around the world, and offers examples from books, television, and film. Table of contents, fun facts, critical thinking questions, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...