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Xtreme Horror Lab

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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.

Title   ATOS Format Qty
Xtreme Horror Lab (6 titles) New! Fall 2024
Science of Ghosts New! Fall 2024 5.1
Science of Sea Monsters New! Fall 2024 5.0
Science of Vampires New! Fall 2024 4.8
Science of Werewolves New! Fall 2024 4.9
Science of Zombies New! Fall 2024 5.1
Science of Psychic Powers New! Fall 2024 5.6
  • New! Spring 2025
  • New! Fall 2024
  • New! Spring 2024
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 9
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
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.