Mention the city of Boston and it conjures up stories of Americas glorious past. But theres so much more... \nBoston also has plenty of legends and ghost stories. Explore these tales in Bostons Haunted History. \nFrom war-torn lovers, to vengeful pirates, to wandering travelers, youll learn why Bostons history has never truly vanished. Youll read about Mary, the woman who risked death to stand up to the Puritans, and the ghostly tale of a soldier stoned in a prison -- a story that inspired famed storyteller Edgar Allan Poe.

Boston's Haunted History: Exploring the Ghosts and Graves of Beantown

History

Forest, Christopher

Americas

Schiffer

The historic North Shore of Massachusetts is known for many things: famous authors, sailing ships, important events, and the paranormal. Travel across the North Shore to discover a treasure trove of the supernatural. Discover a witch who once helped colonists and now roams the cave where she was buried. Learn about strange sightings of a sea monster that have been reported off the coast of Gloucester and Nahant. And, meet the ghosts that haunt some of the most famous places in Salem, including the House of Seven Gables. These and more stories await you--from tales of pirates and monsters, to stories of witches and ghosts, you will learn about the fascinating and unknown ghostly history of the North Shore.

North Shore Spirits of Massachusetts

Discover information about the first American naval battle, great escapes in the middle of the night, and many historic tidbits that don't often appear in textbooks. These and many other curiosities occurred within Massachusetts's North Shore. Step back in time and learn about hidden histories in the Bay State. Discover who flew the first planes in Massachusetts, why the Puritans didn't establish a city in the region, and how a lighthouse lost its battle with the sea. The North Shore has these and other historic sites, pristine beaches, and hallowed halls. Explore the little-known history that makes it great.

Lost History of the North Shore: Little Known Tales From Massachusetts

The New England region is filled with tradition, culture, and history. Some of that history is well-known, but other elements remain hidden or spoken about only in whispers. Hairy beasts that remind us of Bigfoot…large sea monsters that swallow ships whole…mythical creatures that taunt passersby – this history is explored through stories of experiences, both earthly and supernatural, that people have had with cryptids and wild creatures of unknown origin. From the White Mountains, to the lakes of Massachusetts, to the coasts of Maine, and Southern New England, tales abound of the odd, the strange, and the sublime that have been spotted in the backwoods and hillsides of New England. Read on and see if you believe in these curious creatures.

Curious Creatures of New England

The World's Wackiest History (Edge Books. Library of Weird)

World

Raintree

Readers will be amazed to learn the history of how potato chips were invented and why pirates really wore eye patches! With dozens of fascinating images and fun trivia facts, The World s Wackiest History provides young readers an interesting look into strange and little-known events through history.

The World's Wackiest History (Edge Books: Library of Weird)

The Dollar Bill in Translation: What It Really Means (Kids' Translations)

Novus or do seclorum sounds like something from a magic spell doesn't it? So why is it on the back of the dollar bill? Here's your chance to find out what the mysterious symbols and sayings on a dollar bill mean.

The Dollar Bill in Translation: What It Really Means (Fact Finders : Kids' Translations)

Children's Books

Education & Reference

Fact Finders

They say crime doesn’t pay. But the bad guys in this book must have missed the memo. From Jesse James to Al Capone, America’s mean streets have created some tough customers. Learn about America’s most notorious criminals.

Gangs and Gangsters: Stories of Public Enemies (Velocity: Bad Guys)

Biographies

Velocity

From cramped quarters and salty, rotten food to bloody battles and deadly storms at sea, life aboard a pirate ship was downright unpleasant. Get ready to explore the nasty side of pirate life.

The Crude, Unpleasant Age of Pirates: The Disgusting Details About the Life of Pirates (Disgusting History)

Capstone Press

Ancient Egyptians relied on gods and goddesses every day to rule the sky, bring the rain, and more. Find out why the Egyptians worshipped these powerful beings and the roles they played in everyday life.

Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses (Fact Finders: Ancient Egyptian Civilization)

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