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.

Have you ever seen the future? Many people claim to have this sixth sense. But is extrasensory perception real? Or do we only notice the coincidences? See for yourself in this high-interest read for elementary students.

For centuries, people have searched the oceans for Atlantis. But are the ruins of the lost city buried deep below the ocean's surface? Or was this powerful city just a figment of Plato's imagination? Try to get to the bottom of it in this introductory title for young readers.

What exactly was Stonehenge used for? The mystery of its purpose has surrounded this site for thousands of years. People have theorized it was a religious place, burial ground, or even a landing pad for alien spaceships. Construct your own conclusions about this intriguing monument with this read for young students.

Shortly after discovering the tomb of King Tut, several people on the expedition became sick and died. Many people thought the ancient Egyptians cursed those who entered the tombs. Was King Tut getting revenge from the grave? Read this high-interest title for young students and decide what you think.

Some sailors come back to land full of ghost stories about cursed crews or flaming ships. But do they truly sail the seas? Or are they just tricks of the mind? Find out for yourself in this high-interest book for reluctant readers.

As a country of 17,000 islands, Indonesia is truly unique. It's fitting that many rare animals make their homes in Indonesia. The venomous Komodo dragon, one of the deadliest animals in the world, is one such animal. Encounter it in this title as you learn about life on the Indonesian islands.

After decades of war, South Sudan became an independent country in 2011. Though its people face struggles as they build their new nation, they do have reason for national pride. Their country contains Bandingilo National Park, which hosts one of the largest annual animal migrations. This title describes the birth of South Sudan and its efforts to create a national identity.

Did you know that Iraq was home to the oldest known human civilization on Earth? This area used to be known as Mesopotamia, and many different ancient peoples lived there. Readers will learn about daily life in Iraq, contemporary Iraqi culture, and the changes the country is going through today.

Most people in Pripyat never expected the day to come when they'd have to flee for their lives. The Soviet Union boasted about the safety of the nuclear city. But in 1986, one of the town's nuclear reactors exploded and released deadly radiation. This title explains the Chernobyl accident for curious readers.