Books with author Sam Hamilton

If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? Ghosts come in all varieties. This title covers the different categories of ghosts from your standard apparitions to poltergeists. Doppelgangers, orbs, globes, shadow ghosts, are all ghastly ghouls that can haunt the living. The history of ghosts and ghost stories as well as tips on getting rid of these spectors are covered in the book. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without making it overwhelming. A glossary of subject-specific words enhances the reader's understanding and knowledge. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Veronica inherits supernatural powers from her mother and learns to use them wisely. She and her best friend, Billy Swift Fox who is also gifted with special powers, enter the foreboding Cave of the Wind and are faced with a succession of trials until they are finally forced to make a decision--return to their real world without magical powers or pass into another, unknown world.

A history book with a difference. In a world of traitors and thieves, who would you trust? Nakht is just a simple scribe in the temple of Sobek, the crocodile god. When a poor slave girl calls on his help, he is thrown into a murderous plot involving stolen treasures, mysterious curses and the pharaoh himself. This is a thrilling tale that also contains all you need to know about Ancient Egypt and cross-sections of towns, temples and pyramids.

Dive into Crypto zoology with Beasts. Beasts takes a look at the Man-Ape creatures, Bigfoot, Sasquatch, and the Yeti, sea monsters, Leviathan and the Kraken, the living dinosaurs, Myladon, Loch Ness Monster, Molele-mbembe, and Kongamato, and, of course, the blood-sucking monster, the Chupacabra. This title provides biographies and back stories of all these famous beasts from around the world. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without making it overwhelming. A glossary of subject-specific words enhances the reader's understanding and knowledge. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces young readers to the eel, the fish that looks like a snake! Easy-to-read text examines the eel's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the eel's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, as are its senses and their roles in hunting and defense. Eel prey is discussed, as are the eel's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for xtreme ichthyologists. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces readers to beetles. Different types of beetles are examined such as the titan, goliath, ironclad, Hercules, and blister beetles, as are fireflies and ladybugs. Pest beetles such as the emerald ash borer and weevils are also included. Readers will learn about each beetles' body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen. Where each beetle can be found is covered, as are which beetles you can eat! Xtreme facts provide additional information on these interesting insects. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

In dramatic pictures and simple text, readers are shown the terrifying teeth, powerful jaws, and basic senses that make Sharks some of the most fearsome on Earth. Quotes from victim encounters, as well as scientific facts, bring added information to readers in short, easy-to-read bursts. Glossary words provide additional information and understanding to the curious reader. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.