Xtreme Horror Lab
This series dissects the science behind folklore's scariest monsters and most spine-chilling powers! Books share the history behind each creature and myth: Why did people invent these monsters and powers, believe in them, or claim to have seen or possess them? Each title examines the scientific possibility that the topic could exist. Readers are prompted to make their own hypothesis: could ghosts, vampires, or werewolves exist? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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- New! Fall 2024
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Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 9 |
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Reading Level | Grade 4 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | History, Myths & Legends, Science & Technology |
Copyright | 2025 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | A&D Xtreme |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 48 |
Season | 2024-08-01 |
ISBN | 9781098293192, 9798384912460 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook |
Graphics | Full-color illustrations, Historical photographs |
Dimensions | 7.25 x 9.25 |
Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, and Table of contents |
Xtreme Horror Lab - School Library Journal
This series takes a rational, scientific approach to cryptids, monsters, and the paranormal. Commendably, it doesnХt debunk these phenomena, nor does it talk down to or ridicule believers. Short sentences promote fast-paced reading, ramp up suspense, and welcome striving readers. New vocabulary appears in boldface and is defined in the glossary. Volumes provide interesting historical information about what different cultures believe or believed about these phenomena. One chapter in each title brings investigations of the particular topic into the present day and explains what modern tools are used to investigate/explore it, and what some people believe and why. A subsequent chapter provides scientific, real-world explanations for the phenomenon. The series benefits from attractive design and visuals. Note: The vampire and zombies titles are a bit gruesome. VERDICT An appealing series recommended for schools and public collections.