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Books in Torque - The Unexplained series

  • Haunted Houses

    Adam Stone

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)
    Have you ever felt your house was haunted? Many people have reported that ghosts or other paranormal creatures haunt their houses. Some claim to have seen objects move by themselves. Others say they have heard strange noises or voices in their homes. Can a house really be haunted by the paranormal? Let the students decide once they read about the evidence and doubts behind haunted houses.
  • Area 51

    Ted Martin

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Area 51 lies in a remote part of the desert in Nevada. The United States military claims they only test new aircraft at the base, but many people believe the base is a center for research about aliens and alien technology. Readers will learn about the history of Area 51, what the military claims the base is used for, and why some people think the base holds many secrets.
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  • Bigfoot

    Paul Theisen

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Provides a history of the search for an ape-like creature known as Bigfoot, and the arguments for and against the creature's existence.
  • Ghosts

    Adam Stone

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)
    Many people claim to have seen ghosts. Some say they saw an apparition or heard noises in their home when they were alone. Others claim that a drop in temperature signaled a ghost's presence. Are these observations credible, or are they all made up? Readers will decide for themselves in this title that throws them into the middle of the mystery.
  • UFOs

    Dave Wencel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 2, 2010)
    Have you ever seen something in the sky that you could not identify? You wouldn't be alone. Many people have reported seeing unidentified flying objects. Reports range from flying saucer sightings to stories of mysterious lights in the sky. Readers will discover the history of UFO sightings and the evidence both for and against their existence.
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  • Mummy's Curse, The

    Jeremy Westphal

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Legend holds that anyone who disturbs the mummy of a pharaoh of ancient Egypt is cursed. Many strange events occurred after the mummy of Tutankhamun was removed from his tomb. Students will read about the stories surrounding the curse and the arguments both for and against its existence.
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  • Sea Monsters

    David Schach

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Legends and stories of sea monsters have been around for thousands of years. Sailors have claimed to see everything from large sea serpents to giant octopus-like creatures. Readers will learn about the many kinds of sea monsters reported and why some people believe the stories are true.
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  • Nostradamus

    Tony Doft

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Looks at the famous soothsayer, his predictions, and what skeptics believe about him.
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  • Unexplained: Mysteries of the Universe

    Colin Wilson

    Hardcover (DK CHILDREN, Oct. 1, 1997)
    Explores such mysteries as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, weird weather, and black holes.
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  • Stonehenge

    Sean McDaniel

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Stonehenge, an ancient monument in southern England, continues to puzzle archaeologists. Many theories about its purpose have been proposed, but no one can know for sure why Stonehenge was created. In this book, students will learn how some people think Stonehenge was built and what people believe it was used for in ancient times.
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  • The Loch Ness Monster

    Terri Sievert

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Describes the sightings of and the search for the Loch Ness monster.
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  • Haunted Houses

    Katherine Krohn

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Describes the history, experiences, and search for haunted houses.
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