Halloween Nonfiction

This audiobook briefly discusses the history and customs connected to the celebration of Halloween.

Truman Capote’s masterpiece of true crime, intensely researched and vividly atmospheric—“as it if were happening before [the reader’s] very eyes” (Time) “Harrowing . . . The best documentary account of an American crime ever written. . . . The book chills the blood and exercises the...

Spooky ghouls greet guests, chattering skeletons stalk the streets, and blazing jack-o'-lanterns light up the night. It must be Halloween! This chilling collection of fun, creepy scenes contains hundreds of hidden items. Are you up to the challenge? Put your seeking skills to the test with Halloween Hunt.

Young listeners learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Halloween.

It's fall, and it's time to visit the pumpkin patch! Take a close look at pumpkins, learn how to pick a pumpkin, and have some fun on a hayride too. Kids will experience what it's like to visit a pumpkin patch.

Have you ever wanted to make a jack o' lantern? Where do you start? You're about to learn how to make it happen, step by messy step!

History comes alive in this textured account of the rivalry between Harry Houdini and the so-called Witch of Lime Street, whose iconic lives intersected at a time when science was on the verge of embracing the paranormal. The 1920s are famous as the golden age of jazz and glamour, but it was...

From the winner of the Edgar Award and the Samuel Johnson Prize, a cultural history of “everyday madness” The Book of Phobias and Manias is a thrilling compendium of 99 obsessions that have shaped us all, the rare and the familiar, from ablutophobia (a horror of washing) to syllogomania (a...

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is there a monstrous being that can shapeshift into a wolf during a full moon? Find out all we know about werewolves, wild transformations, silver bullets, and other facts that help us separate reality...

Halloween hat längst auch bei uns einen festen Platz im Kalender. Kleine Gruselgestalten ziehen am Abend des 31. Oktober von Tür zu Tür, rufen "Süßes, sonst gibt's Saures!" und fordern Leckereien ein. Aber warum eigentlich? Wer hat damit angefangen? Wann wurde zum ersten Mal eine Grimasse in einen Kürbis geschnitzt und mit einer Kerze beleuchtet? Und diese Untoten, die Vampire und Dämonen, als die sich die Kinder an Halloween so gern verkleiden - gibt es sie nun oder nicht? Immerhin sind sie so gegenwärtig, dass jüngst die archäologische Forschung auf sie aufmerksam wurde...

Bestselling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands follows the lives of General William Tecumseh Sherman and Apache war leader Geronimo to tell the story of the Indian Wars and the final fight for control of the American continent. William Tecumseh Sherman and Geronimo were keen...

Here, at last, is the Halloween audiobook fun for kids and the whole family. First up is everybody's favorite Halloween spook, Uncle Zombie with his creepy stories, tales, and super scary poems for Halloween. Both educating and entertaining Uncle Zombie promises to deliver a lot of frightful autumn fun in this delightful new storyteller's extravaganza.

Selv om Halloween er en meget gammel skik, er den temmelig ny i Danmark. I denne bog kan man læse om hvordan Halloween i løbet af flere tusind år er blevet, som skikken er i dag. Læs også om mange af de ting, der er knyttet til Halloween: Flagermus, græskarlygter, hekse, monster-mad og skeletter.

Discover the spellbinding history of witches. Travel through time and across the globe to discover bewitching tales of historical witch trials, folklore, and potions. Featuring immersive storytelling from author Hazel Atkinson, this audiobook covers everything from the origin of the word...

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Why was Sarah Winchester's puzzling mansion built with so many mysterious features? And is it truly haunted? In 1884, Sarah Winchester began building a large mansion in Santa Clara County, California...

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Are zombies real, myth, or legend? Find out all we know about the history of zombies. Zombies—the undead—have long been a subject of fascination. But can the dead really be brought back to life? When...

Carefully leveled text engages young listeners in learning about why and how we celebrate Halloween. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction learning skills.

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Are there really aliens visiting Earth to observe and interact with humans? In 1961, Betty and Barney Hill claimed to have experienced a bizarre night that included extraterrestrials, flying saucers, and...

Want to teach your kids all about Halloween? Help get them ready for some of the monsters they will run into this holiday season. In this fun book, your kids will learn about the most popular ghosts, ghouls, and monsters that they'll run into while trick 'r' treating!