Unexplained

An Encyclopedia of Curious Phenomena, Strange Superstitions, and Ancient Mysteries

Judy Allen

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Even with today's high-tech science, many events and ancient mysteries remain unexplained and surrounded by theories that stir the imagination and challenge scientific fact. This book systematically explores all aspects of the human fascination with the unknowable, from hauntings and the power of the mind, to physical mysteries such as lost civilizations, ancient superstitions and symbols, and the persistent ideas about life from other planets. Evocative illustrations and intriguing photographs, combined with riveting text by an award-winning author, shed light on the world's greatest mysteries.

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Books for Growing Minds
"This gripping guide to all things strange, weird and paranormal explores our obsession with the unexplainable..."
 
Children's Literature
Do you need that right gift for a middle aged reader who has a birthday right around Halloween? This book could be that present.

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Anika  rated it  
Jan 9, 2011
This book is full of facts and theories about UFOs, foo fighters, full of tales of ghosts, monsters and aliens. I recommend this book to anyone who's into monsters and fantasy. i wonder if all those things do exist? And if they do, what'll happen next?
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Alberto  rated it  
Oct 16, 2008
I learned things about strange things. I didn't know that if you break a glass while looking at it your soul breaks and takes seven years to heal. I didn't konw that sometimes it rained frogs. Also that ghost are in houses that keep coming. Also that a woman kept building a house and it had elevator ...more
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Jennifer  rated it  
May 12, 2008
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Ever wondered if there really are castles that are haunted? Or people who have real, honest-to-goodness ESP? How about those strange stories about frogs falling from the sky, or if the city of Atlantis actually existed? If you've ever had questions abou ...more
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Judy Allen

Judy Allen is an award-winning author whose novel Awaiting Developments was short-listed for the Whitbread Children's Novel Award. Judy Allen and illustrator Tudor Humphries created Kingfisher's award-winning Backyard Books series and many other successful books, including the Reading Rainbow selections Tiger and Seal. Nick Harris has been a full-time Illustrator for 20 years, working mainly on books. He has also had forays into the world of animated TV advertising as well as being an integral part of the small background department for the feature film Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Richard Hook is a internationally acclaimed artist, renowned for his paintings of native American culture. As well as illustrating many historical books for adults and children, he has illustrated a beautiful picture book called Where’s the Dragon?

Patricia Ludlow has illustrated many children’s books, including many on fairies and dragons.

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Unexplained
An Encyclopedia of Curious Phenomena, Strange Superstitions, and Ancient Mysteries
Judy Allen
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American Library Association Quick Picks for Young Adults, Books for the Teen Age, New York Public Library

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August 2011
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ISBN: 9780753464823
ISBN10: 0753464829
Middle-Grade Nonfiction
8 1/2 x 10 7/8 inches, 144 pages, Illustrations and photographs throughout
Age Range: 10 to 14
Grade Range: 5 to 9 Information for Librarians

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October 2006
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ISBN: 9780753459508
ISBN10: 0753459507
Middle-Grade Nonfiction
8 1/2 x 10 7/8 inches, 144 pages, Illustrations and photographs throughout
Age Range: 10 to 14
Grade Range: 5 to 9 Information for Librarians

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