Children's / Teenage general interest: Mysteries & the unexplain

'Lore of the Stars' looks to the heavens and beyond to understand diverse cultures from here on Earth.

All super heroes need a monster to fight, or a monstrous sidekick to help them. Some are even monsters themselves. This comprehensive field guide to Marvel flora, fauna, and beasts great and small shows off claws, teeth, tails, and wings in sumptuous, never-seen-before detail.

In 1872, the Mary Celeste merchant ship set sail from New York, bound for Italy. About a month later, it was spotted adrift in the ocean. The crew had vanished. The ship's charts were found scattered, and crew members' belongings were still onboard. The lifeboat was missing. What happened to the ...

Ghost hunter Yvette Fielding has been investigating spooky places for over 20 years. This time she is uncovering the ghostly histories of Britain's castles. From Oxford Castle to Bamburgh, these castles are filled with hauntings and spooky histories, brought to life by Yvette and the Most Haunted...

Every building has a story, and Yvette Fielding is on a quest to uncover the ghostly histories of theatres. Each of the nine theatres in this book has its own history and hauntings, brought to life by Yvette and the Most Haunted team's investigations of the buildings. Prepare to be spooked by 'th...

From unexpected deaths to magical curses, mummies seem to have a mysterious impact on others. Learn more about how mummies came to be-and what makes them monsters.

From the long lost city of Atlantis to the mischievous eight-legged god Anansi, get ready for a world of adventure and magic. Read about heroes and vicious beasts from Japanese Susano-o to the Lumaluma from Australia. Plunge into dark waters to find the long lost city of Atlantis, then take to th...

Can you whip up a potion to control the weather, or cast a spell to bewitch a werewolf? In 'Potions Class', children will discover the magic of science, without any intimidating potions masters looming over them! They can experiment and learn about chemical reactions, non-Newtonian fluids and oth...

Have you ever wondered what exactly does go bump in the night? From mysteries like Shackleton's ghostly companion to the Loch Ness Monster and friends, read the amazing evidence about these mysterious cases and make up your own mind. Quench your curiosity with this myth-busting (and sometimes, my...

For thousands of years, humans have wondered whether there is life in outer space. In more recent years, people have searched for evidence. Are there signs of alien life? Read on to find out!