Investigating Ghosts

By Alex Cohen

Readers will get goosebumps with this fun, high-interest title From restless spirits to haunted houses, this love-to-be-scared book digs into ghost lore with easy-to-read text. It's perfect for thrill-seeking middle grade readers developing their reading skills.

The book explores famous ghost stories and global legends, from noisy poltergeists to mysterious ghost ships lost at sea. It investigates real-life locations known for hauntings and examines how history, science, and folklore collide. Paranormal investigators and scientific skeptics offer spine-chilling theories and surprising insights. Packed with facts, it's a spookily good page turner about what might lie beyond the grave.

Both an on-page and end-of-book glossary introduce key vocabulary, helping readers decode language while staying engaged. Terms are reinforced through critical thinking questions, inspiring further thought about the topic and language. A quiz at the end of the book prompts students to revisit pages to discover the answers, reinforcing their knowledge and reading skills. Together, these features support comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and reading fluency--making the book a valuable resource for classrooms, libraries, and intervention programs.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1918246432
• ISBN13: 9781918246438
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Cheriton Children's Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Age Range: 11 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 10