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  • Zombies: The Truth Behind History's Terrifying Flesh-Eaters

    Steve Goldsworthy

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Stories about the walking dead searching for a meal of warm flesh have been around for thousands of years. Take readers on a trip through time to learn about ancient and medieval lore about zombies. Then explore how zombie stories have changed over time until these creatures became some of the most popular monsters seen in today's popular culture.
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  • Moon Mount Rushmore & the Black Hills: Including the Badlands

    Laural A. Bidwell

    Paperback (Avalon Travel Publishing, April 26, 2016)
    South Dakota resident Laural A. Bidwell offers her firsthand experience and advice on Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills–including the Southern Hills, the Badlands, and Keystone. Bidwell provides unique travel strategies such as Best Hiking Trails, Viewing Wildlife, and Fossil Collecting in the Parks, Grasslands, & National Forest. With expert tips on the best dining, shopping, accommodations, and camping, Moon Mount Rushmore & the Black Hills gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
  • Werewolves: The Truth Behind History's Scariest Shape-Shifters

    Sean McCollum

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Stories about ferocious werewolves killing everything in their paths have been around for thousands of years. Take young readers on a trip through time to learn about ancient and medieval lore about werewolves. Then explore how werewolf stories have changed over time until these monsters became the troubled and distant creatures often seen in today's popular culture.
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  • Zombies: The Truth Behind History's Terrifying Flesh-Eaters

    Steve Goldsworthy

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Stories about the walking dead searching for a meal of warm flesh have been around for thousands of years. Take readers on a trip through time to learn about ancient and medieval lore about zombies. Then explore how zombie stories have changed over time until these creatures became some of the most popular monsters seen in today's popular culture.
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  • Vampires: The Truth Behind History's Creepiest Bloodsuckers

    Alicia Z. Klepeis

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Stories about hungry vampires hunting for a meal of fresh blood have been around for thousands of years. Take young readers on a trip through time to learn about ancient and medieval lore about vampires. Then explore how vampire stories have changed over time until these bloodthirsty monsters became the lonesome and tortured creatures often seen in today's popular culture.
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  • Moon Tennessee

    Margaret Littman

    Paperback (Avalon Travel Publishing, May 31, 2016)
    Join travel writer and true Nashvillian Margaret Littman for an unforgettable experience. With her unique perspective and advice you can trust, Moon Tennessee has everything you need to know to have a more personal and memorable experience.Moon Tennessee tells you what you need to know to plan the perfect trip for you. Sample authentic Southern cuisine like barbecue and hot chicken, visit historical sites like Civil War memorials, and explore the great outdoors in the Great Smoky Mountains. Along with itineraries to Nashville, Memphis, and the Smokies, Littman includes tips on the best places to see live music in the state that is the cradle of country music and the birthplace of the blues.With expertly crafted maps and gorgeous photos, this full-color guidebook gives you the tools you need to have an immersive and unique experience.Find the Moon guide that best suits your trip! Exploring more of the South? Try Moon North Carolina, Moon South Carolina, Moon Memphis, or Moon Nashville.Road-tripping through the area? Check out Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip.
  • Moon Sydney & the Great Barrier Reef

    Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey

    Paperback (Avalon Travel Publishing, Feb. 24, 2015)
    This full-color guide to Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef includes vibrant photos and easy-to-use maps—plus a 30-page Wildlife Guide—to help you plan the trip of a lifetime.The birthplace of modern Australia, Sydney is a bustling, cosmopolitan playground. Off Queensland’s endless coast, the Great Barrier Reef is a playground of a different kind, a wonderland of coral gardens and colorful sea life. Larger than the Great Wall of China and home to thousands of species of wildlife, the Great Barrier Reef is an adventure-lover’s paradise.In this book, expert traveler Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey tells you everything you need to know to make this trip possible, with tips on:How to get from Sydney to the Reef and where to stop along the way—including information on Cairns, Port Douglas, and TownsvilleHow to experience the Reef’s world-class divingHow to choose the best reef cruises and rainforest toursHow to find and identify wildlife
  • Ghosts: The Truth Behind History's Spookiest Spirits

    Rebecca Felix

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Stories about spooky ghosts haunting the living have been around for thousands of years. Take young readers on a trip through time to learn about ancient and medieval lore about ghosts. Then explore how ghost stories have changed over time until they became the lonely and restless spirits often seen in today's popular culture.
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  • Werewolves: The Truth Behind History's Scariest Shape-Shifters

    Sean McCollum

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Stories about ferocious werewolves killing everything in their paths have been around for thousands of years. Take young readers on a trip through time to learn about ancient and medieval lore about werewolves. Then explore how werewolf stories have changed over time until these monsters became the troubled and distant creatures often seen in today's popular culture.
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  • Moon Zion & Bryce: Including Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase-Escalante & Moab

    W. C. McRae, Judy Jewell

    Paperback (Avalon Travel Publishing, March 24, 2015)
    This full-color guide includes vibrant photos and easy-to-use maps – including trail maps – to help you on your trip.Moon Handbooks give you the tools to make your own choices.Can’t-miss sights, activities, restaurants, and accommodations, marked with MSuggestions on how to plan a trip that’s perfect for you, including:The Best of Zion & BryceRed Rocks Road TripAvoiding the CrowdsAncient Rock ArtBest Day HikesFun for All and All for FunHoodoos and Views44 detailed and easy-to-use maps The firsthand experience and unique perspective of authors W. C. McRae and Judy Jewell
  • Vampires: The Truth Behind History's Creepiest Bloodsuckers

    Alicia Z. Klepeis

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Stories about hungry vampires hunting for a meal of fresh blood have been around for thousands of years. Take young readers on a trip through time to learn about ancient and medieval lore about vampires. Then explore how vampire stories have changed over time until these bloodthirsty monsters became the lonesome and tortured creatures often seen in today's popular culture.
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  • Moon Dominican Republic

    Lebawit Lily Girma

    Paperback (Avalon Travel Publishing, Oct. 25, 2016)
    Make Your Escape with Moon Travel Guides!Diamond white beaches, cool forests, countrywide carnivals, and never ending music: discover for yourself why so many have fallen head over heels for the Dominican Republic. Get the down-low on the DR with Moon Dominican Republic. What You'll Find in Moon Dominican Republic: Local insight from frequent resident Lebawit Lily Girma Curated trip advice for culture buffs, honeymooners, foodies, night owls, or outdoor adventurers, whether you're in the Caribbean for a few days or a few weeks Full-color, vibrant photos throughout Detailed maps for exploring on your own, and useful tips on public transportation, car and bike rentals, and air travel Strategic itineraries for every budget, passion, and timeline, including: The Best of the Dominican Republic in 10 Days, Romancing the DR, Best Beaches, Diving and Snorkeling, Roots and Rhythms, Social Impact Tourism, and Adventure Awaits Fun ideas catered to every kind of traveler: Take a dip in the crystal-clear water, and dry off with a walk to one of the best seaside fish shacks for lunch. Enjoy a rich Dominican mangú and coffee for breakfast before a day of snorkeling alongside spotted eagle rays. Wander the clamor of the outdoor markets, and stroll amid restored Spanish colonial buildings and boutique sidewalk restaurants. Hike to hidden waterfalls or go zip lining through the forest, and dance the night away to local live merengue Focused coverage of Santo Domingo, Punta Cana and the Southeast Coast, the Samaná Peninsula, Puerto Plata and the North Coast, Santiago and the Cibao Valley, and Barahona and the Southwest Thorough background information on the landscape, plants and animals, history, government, and culture Handy tools including a Spanish phrasebook, health and safety tips, and visa information With Moon Dominican Republic's myriad activities, practical advice, and insider tips, you can plan your trip your way.Craving more Caribbean adventures? Try Moon Jamaica or Moon Aruba.