Strange but True: 10 of the world's greatest mysteries explained

Name: Strange but True: 10 of the world's greatest mysteries explained
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SKU: 9781786037855
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By Kathryn Hulick

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Strange but True: 10 of the World's Greatest Mysteries Explained takes young readers on a thrilling journey through ten captivating unsolved mysteries. From UFO encounters and alien abductions to the legendary lost city of Atlantis and haunted houses, this book combines engaging storytelling with scientific inquiry to uncover the truth behind the unknown. Each mystery is explored using the scientific method, encouraging sharp thinking to distinguish fact from fiction. Beautiful illustrations bring these mysterious tales to life, sparking imagination and curiosity.
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Ideal for children with a keen interest in science, the supernatural, and history, this book appeals to curious young minds eager to explore and explain the world's greatest mysteries.

Prepare to have your mind blown by 10 of the world's greatest unsolved mysteries.

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Prepare to have your mind blown! As you explore ten of the world's greatest unsolved mysteries, you'll witness a UFO encounter, search for the lost city of Atlantis, tour a haunted house, and discover the kraken's true form. Along the way, you'll use the scientific method and sharp thinking to separate fact from fiction and explain the unexplainable.

Learn how sightings of flying saucers and stories of alien abductions can be explained by sleep paralysis, false memories, and hypnosis. Find out what pareidolia is and how this psychological phenomenon may explain some ghost sightings. Explore possible real locations for the lost city of Atlantis. Beautiful, haunting illustrations set the mood and spark the imagination.

Discover the fascinating truth surrounding these mysteries and legends:

Alien abductions, including the Roswell incident
Psychics
Mysterious disappearances, including plane MH370
Zombies
Ancient aliens, including the Nazca Lines
Curses, including King Tut's tomb
Monsters of the Deep, including Nessie the Loch Ness monster
The search for Atlantis
Ghosts and haunted mansions
Bigfoot

Strange but True: 10 of the world's greatest mysteries explained by Kathryn Hulick is an invitation to explore the unknown with a critical mind and an open heart.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786037855

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Edition: New Edition

Contributors:

Illustrated by Mr. Gordy Wright

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Kathryn Hulick is a freelance writer, editor and former Peace Corps volunteer. She writes regularly for Science News for Students and Muse magazine. She has also published numerous nonfiction books on topics such as video games, artificial intelligence, energy technology and dinosaurs. Hulick's favorite part of writing about science is getting to speak with researchers in many different fields. Once, she spoke with an expert on parallel universes while he was shoveling snow from his driveway. Another time, she called a biologist who was out in the field in Africa, watching a herd of elephants. In addition to writing, she enjoys hiking, gardening, painting and reading. Hulick lives in Massachusetts.
Gordy Wright is an illustrator and printmaker. He creates textured artwork using a variety of traditional techniques, throughout which he likes to evoke a sense of nature and weave a narrative. He lives and works in Bristol, UK.

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