Thousands of people around the world have claimed to have been abducted by aliens. Is there truth to these reports, or did the people make them up in order to get into the headlines? This book explores the history of alien abduction stories, some of the commonly reported themes, and whether or not the stories could be true.

In the 16th century, Nostradamus wrote predictions of the future. Some people claim that Nostradamus predicted the Great Fire of London, the American Revolution, and World War II. Others say that his writings are too vague to be assigned to any one event. Could one man have predicted these specific events, or are his supposed powers nothing more than coincidence?

Legend holds that anyone who disturbs the mummy of a pharaoh of ancient Egypt is cursed. Many strange events occurred after the mummy of Tutankhamun was removed from his tomb. Students will read about the stories surrounding the curse and the arguments both for and against its existence.

Legends and stories of sea monsters have been around for thousands of years. Sailors have claimed to see everything from large sea serpents to giant octopus-like creatures. Readers will learn about the many kinds of sea monsters reported and why some people believe the stories are true.

Spanning an area in the Atlantic Ocean between Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and the southern tip of Florida, the Bermuda Triangle has been a mystery for over a hundred years. Many ships and aircraft have been lost in its waters. Readers will learn about the many disappearances and the possible explanations for them, ranging from piracy to paranormal activity.

Have you ever felt your house was haunted? Many people have reported that ghosts or other paranormal creatures haunt their houses. Some claim to have seen objects move by themselves. Others say they have heard strange noises or voices in their homes. Can a house really be haunted by the paranormal? Let the students decide once they read about the evidence and doubts behind haunted houses.

Many people claim to have experienced strange events when they were near-death. Some claim to have had an out-of-body experience. Others describe moving upward toward a white light. Students will learn about stories of near-death and how scientists have tried to verify or disprove those tales.

Stonehenge, an ancient monument in southern England, continues to puzzle archaeologists. Many theories about its purpose have been proposed, but no one can know for sure why Stonehenge was created. In this book, students will learn how some people think Stonehenge was built and what people believe it was used for in ancient times.