Strange but True: 10 of the world's greatest mysteries explained
by Kathryn Hulick
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Pub Date Oct 01 2019 | Archive Date Oct 31 2019
Quarto Publishing Group - Frances Lincoln Childrens | Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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Description
Learn how sightings of flying saucers and stories of alien abductions can be explained by sleep paralysis, false memories, and hypnosis. Find out what pareidolia is and how this psychological phenomenon may explain some ghost sightings. Explore possible real locations for the lost city of Atlantis. Beautiful, haunting illustrations set the mood and spark the imagination.
Along the way, you'll use the scientific method and sharp thinking to separate fact from fiction and explain the unexplainable.
Discover the fascinating truth surrounding these mysteries and legends:
- Alien abductions, including the Roswell incident
- Psychics
- Mysterious disappearances, including plane MH370
- Zombies
- Ancient aliens, including the Nazca Lines
- Curses, including King Tut's tomb
- Monsters of the Deep, including Nessie the Loch Ness monster
- The search for Atlantis
- Ghosts and haunted mansions
- Bigfoot
Marketing Plan
Campaign Focus: Prepare to have your mind blown by 10 of the world’s greatest unsolved mysteries.
Key Selling Points: Prepare to have your mind blown by 10 real-life mysteries in this book including the Bermuda Triangle, the Roswell UFO incident and the Lost City of Atlantis. Drawing on expert testimony plus scientific and historical information, this book attempts to posit theories about what really happened and explain the unexplainable. Full color illustrations from artist Gordy Wright bring these incredible stories to life.
Publicity: Pitch to kidlit bloggers bookstagrammers, etc. Pitch author for coverage in Muse Magazine and Science News for Students Pitch for Halloween round-ups Pitch to parenting presses (online and print) Pitch to homeschool media Pitch to bloggers focused on paranormal phenomena Pitch to bloggers focused on alternative facts/fake news/The Onion
Trade & Consumer:
School Library: Promote at School & Library shows Submit for all eligible awards Select mailing to education/librarian contacts l Giveaway in Educator newsletter Teacher Guide/Discussion guide
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781786037848 |
| PRICE | $22.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 128 |
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