Lori Polydoros

The spirit of a headless queen? The wandering ghost of a famous president? Could these spooks be real? Get the eerie details of the world's most haunted places.

Sharing perspectives on their journeys into the physical sciences, these heroes provide readers with advice about overcoming adversity. Quake Chasers: 15 Women Rocking Earthquake Science explores the lives of 15 diverse, contemporary female scientists with a variety of specialties related to earthquake science. Dr. Debbie Weiser travels to communities post-disaster, such as Japan and China, to evaluate earthquake damage in ways that might help save...

Vampires and werewolves that hunt in the night? A prehistoric sea monster that frightens fishermen? Where did the ideas for these creatures come from? Could some of them be true? Discover tantalizing tidbits about the top ten mythical creatures of all time.

Alien abductions? Mysterious lights in the sky? Could these events actually be the work of extra-terrestrials? Get the facts about the top ten UFO and alien mysteries of all time.

Snowboarding greats soar through the air and pull off awesome tricks before they hit the powder. Top boarders never stop pushing the limits. Look inside for the best of the best on the snowboarding scene.

Airplanes that soared through ancient skies? An underwater city? Could these unbelievable things ever have existed? Learn about the top ten ancient mysteries and investigate for yourself.

Dragsters are the fastest racing machines on Earth. Using powerful engines, drag racing cars and motorcycles rush down the track at blistering speeds. Check out the types of vehicles used to drag race, how they work, and the races they compete in.

"Describes Indy cars and Indy car racing, including safety features and rules governing Indy car races"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes extreme big-air stunts and tricks performed by professional snowboarders"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes extreme stunts and tricks performed by professional freestyle BMX riders"--Provided by publisher.