Freaky Stories About Electricity
Freaky Stories About Electricity

Author: Amy Hayes

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2016-07-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1482448173

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Electricity is one of the most important discoveries of the modern world. But sometimes electricity can do truly freaky things. From ball lightning to Nikola Tesla's amazing lightning rod and other inventions, the power of lightning has fascinated many throughout history. Stories about Ben Franklin discovering electricity and how Tesla coils work will fascinate readers eager to explore the history of electricity and the technological advances scientists have discovered while working with this powerful natural force.

Freaky Stories About the Paranormal
Freaky Stories About the Paranormal

Author: M. H. Seeley

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2016-07-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1482448505

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Aliens, ghosts, and cryptids may all fall under the category of "strange" or "unusual," but all are classified as paranormal. There are plenty of spooky and scary stories throughout history. From Abraham Lincoln's doppelganger to the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle and even the feeling of déjà vu, there are many unexplained phenomena. Even some aspects of history itself are still a mystery, like the Antikythera mechanism found in a Greek shipwreck. This book shows readers that there is often a blurry line between fact and the paranormal, and sometimes fact is even stranger than fiction.

Freaky Stories About Inventions
Freaky Stories About Inventions

Author: Michael Canfield

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2016-07-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1482448297

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Some of the wildest inventions came from clever minds that wanted to change the world. But some of these inventions are truly strange. From crazy early flying machines to wacky mash-ups like a gun that takes pictures, there are many crazy creations that lived short lives. Even practical inventions of the past—like the phonograph—look strange compared to modern inventions such as televisions and MP3 players. This book takes a look at some of the strangest inventors and inventions made throughout time, as well as why these inventions failed or evolved into something we use today.

Freaky Stories About Technology
Freaky Stories About Technology

Author: Ryan Nagelhout

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2016-07-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1482448386

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Technology has made modern life as we know it possible, but there’s always a downside to technological advances. Some technology can be helpful, but some is downright freaky. From secret computer viruses made by the government to incredible technology that keeps buildings safe during windstorms or earthquakes, this book explores the world of technology with an eye on the weird fringes that spark some of the most useful and wild inventions in the world. After all, the weird of today just may be the ordinary of the future.

Freaky Stories While You Sleep
Freaky Stories While You Sleep

Author: Caitie McAneney

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2016-07-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1482448513

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Everyone needs sleep, but some of the weirdest things about living happen when people try to get some shut-eye. Sleepwalking and lucid dreams are just the start of the odd things that can happen to people when they are asleep. Exploding head syndrome, for instance, is not something people want waking them up in the middle of the night! This book explores all the weird wonders that sleep can bring. From sleep disorders to paralysis and even breathless sleep, there are plenty of freaky facts to explore about life after people close their eyes and say good night.

More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Author: Alvin Schwartz

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2019-04-02

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 0062682865

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The iconic anthology series of horror tales that's now a feature film! More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends. Folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. Available for the first time as an ebook, Stephen Gammell’s artwork from the original More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark appears in all its spooky glory. Read if you dare! And don't miss Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Scary Stories 3!

Freaky Stories About Plants
Freaky Stories About Plants

Author: Janey Levy

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2016-07-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1482448319

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There are stories of meat-eating plants, but are they really true? Yes! Plants are just as freaky as animals in many ways. This book dives into jungles, forests, and fields all over the world that contain some of the wildest plants on the planet. From Venus flytraps and pitcher plants to a plant that smells like a rotting corpse, these organisms are as diverse as they are weird. Toxic mosses and poisonous plants like the New Zealand tree nettle show that plants can be just as dangerous—and freaky—as anything in the animal kingdom.

Scooby-Doo! A Science of Electricity Mystery
Scooby-Doo! A Science of Electricity Mystery

Author: Megan Cooley Peterson

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2017-01-01

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1515737020

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Jinkies! What happened to that crocodile? Scooby-Doo and the gang are on a mission to find out what created the creepy crocodile ... and what the local power plant might have to do with it. Join their investigation using the science of electricity to find the shocking truth behind the mutant crocodile!