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Books in History Channel series

  • History Channel: History's Mysteries: Dead, Doomed And Buried

    Jane B. Mason, Sarah Hines Stephens

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Jan. 1, 2004)
    It's history just for kids! The past comes to life in this series of fun, accessible books that are based on episodes from the popular and acclaimed television network, The History Channel(R).Welcome to history's dark side, where long-buried secrets are revealed -- and nothing is what it seems. You'll meet sneaky students who steal dead bodies, unlucky passengers on a sinking ship, and even a few mysterious mummies.Packed with quizzes, photos, and bone-chilling facts, this creepy chronicle investigates the people and places whose fates were doomed to disaster. Come learn all about them, but be careful: once you're drawn to the dark side, you may never want to leave . . .
    Y
  • History Channel: History's Mysteries: Bizarre Beings

    Cameron Banks

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Nov. 1, 2002)
    It's history just for kids! A fun, informative, and interactive series based on popular History Channel programs.What are mummies made of? Are alien bodies hidden somewhere on Earth? What does the Loch Ness monster eat for breakfast? You'll find answers to these questions-and much, much more-in this chronicle of the world's creepiest creatures. You'll dive beneath the ocean to come face- to- face with some seriously scary water monsters, and you'll travel back in time to see what cavemen looked like. Packed with quizzes, real-life photos, and zillions of weird facts, Bizarre Beings just might make you believe . . . in the unbelievable!
    U
  • History Channel: Haunted History

    Cameron Banks

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Nov. 1, 2002)
    It's history just for kids! A fun, informative, and interactive series based on popular History Channel programs.Don't believe in ghosts? We guarantee you'll change your mind when you join us on this haunted road trip. We're traveling cross-country and visiting America's spookiest places. From the wild, wild West to the deep South, from the peaks of the Rockies to the hills of Hollywood, you'll encounter ghosts of every size, shape, and personality. You'll meet witches and movie stars, cowboys and criminals, all in one incredible journey. Packed with quizzes, real-life photos, and zillions of fun facts, America's Most Haunted is sure to take you on the most ghostly ride of your life. Let's hit the road!
    V
  • History Channel Presents The Real Scorpion King

    Cameron Banks

    Paperback (Scholastic, March 1, 2003)
    Based on a popular episode that aired on The History Channel, this thrilling book explores the true story behind the real-life Scorpion King, the character portrayed by The Rock in the smash hit film!You've seen the movie. Heard about the incredible legend. But did you know that THE SCORPION KING was a real person who reigned in ancient Egypt?Based on a popular History Channel episode that was narrated by WWE superstar The Rock, this book chronicles the true story behindThe Scorpion King, one of the famed rulers of ancient Egypt. Join us on a thrilling quest as we investigate secrets of Egyptology, and come face to face with some creepy desert scorpions!Packed with quizzes, fun facts, and 8-page photo insert, this book brings the past to vibrant life.
    R
  • Hc: History Undercover: Top Secret

    Cameron Banks

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Jan. 1, 2003)
    It's history just for kids! A fun, informative, and interactive book based on History Undercover, the acclaimed series that airs on The History Channel.Can you keep a secret? This book reveals the most confidential, "top-secret" events and cases in history! You'll travel through time and across the globe to meet some incredible people who have worked behind the scenes of history...and forever changed the world! Welcome to a world where spies share a super"Sixth Sense" and a group of forbidden astronauts plan to sneak into space. From an ancient, mysterious club whose members are sworn to secrecy to a daring diplomat who saved hundreds of lives, you'll discover truths that will amaze you. But you have to promise not to tell a soul!
    R
  • America's Most Haunted

    Cameron Banks

    Paperback (Demco Media, Dec. 1, 2002)
    A cross-county trip explores America's spookiest places, from New England and New Orleans to Wild West towns and the hills of Hollywood.
    R
  • The Campaigns of Robert E. Lee

    Gordon Theisen

    Paperback (Lebhar-Friedman, June 1, 2001)
    In The Campaigns of Robert E. Lee. The History Channel explores the myth and facts behind this most storied of American figures.