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Tim O'Shei
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Did you hear about the babysitter who received threatening phone calls from inside the house? What about the hitchhiker who vanished without a trace? For years, urban legends such as these have been passed on by word of mouth. They are told as if they really happened. But are these creepy tales true? Decide for yourself as you dig into some of the most horrifying urban legends ever told.
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Dig through the ruins at the base of the mighty Mount Vesuvius to discover the archeological wonder of the once-buried city of Pompeii. What do the site's ornate buildings and sculptures tell us about how the ancient Romans lived? And what can be gleaned from the body casts of those who died in Mount Vesuvius' massive outburst? Travel along with scientists to find out how their discoveries shed light on this historic site's deepest mysteries. Unlocking...
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Readers won't believe it when they learn about such weird sports as the Rock Paper Scissors championships, Worm Charming, and Cheese-Rolling races. Dozens of fun photos and trivia facts in The World's Zaniest Sports let young readers discover the wildest and craziest sporting competitions the world has to offer.
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Battles with eight-headed dragons. A woman who turns to stone. An underworld filled with hungry jaguars and bloodthirsty bats. Myths are stories that explain the creation of the world and how it works. From the ancient Greeks to the Mayans, every culture has its own myths. And some are downright scary! Learn about some of the most bone-chilling myths ever told.
