Books in Jr. Graphic Monster Stories series

The chupacabra, also known as the goat sucker, is reported to be a vampire-like animal that sucks the blood out of livestock and other animals. The chupacabra is especially well known in Puerto Rico; however, sightings have been reported in Arizona, Texas, and many other places. Readers will learn about some of the most well documented cases and theories behind what the chupacabra really is.

Tales of a mysterious man-like creature have drifted down from the Himalayas for hundreds of years. Countless mountain climbers and adventure seekers have gone in search of the yeti, only to turn up empty handed. Yet—enough sightings, strange footprints, and other findings have been claimed to keep the story of the yeti alive. Readers will uncover these finding and make their own conclusions about the existence of the yeti.

Earth is a small part of an enormous (possibly infinite) universe, so theres a good chance we are not the only intelligent life forms within it. Some people believe there are not only aliens in outer space, but that they visit Earth from time to time. Readers will find out some of the facts and fiction behind alien abductions and follow the tale of one of the first documented cases where a couple claimed to have seen a UFO and been taken aboard the spacecraft by aliens. We may never know the explanation for what they claimed to have experienced, but their story will spark the imaginations and curiosity of young readers.

Its thrilling to listen to spooky tales by the light of the fire, and no tales are spookier than those about people who turn into werewolves when the moon is full. This exciting volume looks at some of the legends surrounding werewolves and then follows a true tale of a mysterious beast that ravaged the countryside in south-central France in the mid-1700s, killing at least 60 people. The book includes interesting facts about werewolf lore as well as a page that gives readers a taste of more werewolf stories and will keep readers howling for more.

Vampire stories are at a peek in popularity among readers. Tales of vampires living in the midst of humans have existed for centuries. Readers can judge the truth in these tales as they follow one story of a suspected vampire that, allegedly, really happened in the 1700s in Serbia. Facts, lore, and legends are all presentedencouraging further reading and discussion.

The debate of Bigfoot has spanned generations. The question: if Bigfoot is real, or if the sightings across the country are just hoaxes or misidentified animals. This title explores the more famous sightings and stories. It also discusses possible explanations for what people are seeing. Whether you are a believer or not, this title will enthrall even reluctant readers with exciting images and accessible language. Critical thinking is encouraged; readers must decide what they think is the most likely possibility as they are presented with the different theories surrounding Bigfoot.

Nothing sends a tingle up the spine in quite the same way as a good zombie story. We have all heard the familiar stories of slow-moving undead that want to eat our brains, but what if there really were zombies? This book gives a nod to the familiar tales of walking dead and then dives into a creepy and very true tale of a man who was made into a zombie by a voodoo witch doctor and somehow returned to tell the tale. Young readers, even reluctant ones, are sure to be enticed by this fascinating look into the lives of the dead.

The debate of Bigfoot has spanned generations. The question: if Bigfoot is real, or if the sightings across the country are just hoaxes or misidentified animals. This title explores the more famous sightings and stories. It also discusses possible explanations for what people are seeing. Whether you are a believer or not, this title will enthrall even reluctant readers with exciting images and accessible language. Critical thinking is encouraged; readers must decide what they think is the most likely possibility as they are presented with the different theories surrounding Bigfoot.