Books in The World's Scariest series

Creaking stairs, strange sounds, a childs laugh in an empty room . . . these are some hallmarks of a haunted hotel. Thrilled readers will become supernatural investigators as they tour the spookiest addresses on the planet. Some of the hotels, far from being abandoned, are occupied by the living as well as perhaps by specters, poltergeists, and other spirits. The Queen Mary Hotel in California and the Ancient Ram Inn in England are two such paranormally populated places. Foreboding facts mingle with history, geography, and a beautiful design in this macabre volume.

Some of the worlds most haunted houses are also the most famous! Riveted readers will be astounded to learn that the White House is among them, as well as Chinas Forbidden City. Theyll understand why these and other spooky structures around the world earned their eerie reputations as they learn about the history surrounding each. Thought-provoking sidebars, a helpful map, and an arresting design and photographs make this volume a truly motivating and memorable experience.

Even today, more than 150 years after the Battle of Antietam of the American Civil War, visitors to the battleground report hearing gunfire and smelling gun smoke. Others have heard battle cries. In every case, there is no convincing argument about why these things occurredexcept that Antietam is haunted! Readers of this thrilling volume, full of superb, striking photographs, can decide if they believe in ghosts as they pay a visit to some famous and infamous battlefields around the globe. Theyll learn about the historic conflicts that took place at each that may have led to their haunted status.

Even today, more than 150 years after the Battle of Antietam of the American Civil War, visitors to the battleground report hearing gunfire and smelling gun smoke. Others have heard battle cries. In every case, there is no convincing argument about why these things occurredexcept that Antietam is haunted! Readers of this thrilling volume, full of superb, striking photographs, can decide if they believe in ghosts as they pay a visit to some famous and infamous battlefields around the globe. Theyll learn about the historic conflicts that took place at each that may have led to their haunted status.

With concise facts, poignant summaries, and a wide scope that covers the deadliest epidemics throughout history, this book may inspire readers to start carrying hand sanitizer. Some illnesses have been eradicated, but—as readers will learn—there are still plenty of viruses to worry about. History's deadliest epidemics are explained, compared, and contrasted with simple text, charts, and maps.