Lisa Owings

Provides an introduction to South Sudan, focusing on the country's land, people, and culture. Includes full-color photographs, a list of "fast facts," a glossary, and further reading sources.

This book tells about the geography, daily life, and culture of Peru.

"What if the spirits of the dead stay behind at the place where they died? Visitors to famous battlefields think some may do just that. They tell stories of ghostly fighting and spooky feelings of strange presences. Read on to determine if they are long-dead soldiers defending their ground or just strange coincidences in this chilling title"--Provided by the publisher.

This book tells about the geography, daily life, and culture of Iceland.

"The elegant houses of the wealthy may hold more than just expensive things. Some are said to be home to ghosts! Reluctant readers will love reading the famous ghost stories from lavish locales in this spooky book"--Provided by the publisher.

"A meeting with the queen might have a totally different meaning at one of England's haunted palaces--she may not be alive! This title for young readers recounts brushes with spirits in the gilded halls of England's castles, including sightings of the famous Anne Boleyn!"--Provided by the publisher.

This book tells about the geography, daily life, and culture of Iraq.

Presents a brief explanation of the myth of Atlantis, its origins with Plato, where it might have been located, or whether or not it even existed.

Explores the legend of the mummy's curse, which is said to have fallen on the men who found King Tut's tomb and disturbed his mummy.

How does a tiny spore become an umbrella-shaped mushroom? Follow each step in nature's cycle—from spores drifting in the wind to fully grown mushrooms—in this fascinating book!