Creatures of the Paranormal

Most of modern American society views supernatural creatures as nothing more than Hollywood magic or products of an overactive imagination, but in early America, many of the people who lived here saw these spooky entities as real threats. Exciting narratives, accompanied by spine-tingling full-color images and intriguing sidebars, will help readers discover the connections between unexplained phenomena throughout the centuries and the beliefs of the time in which they took place....
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Most of modern American society views supernatural creatures as nothing more than Hollywood magic or products of an overactive imagination, but in early America, many of the people who lived here saw these spooky entities as real threats. Exciting narratives, accompanied by spine-tingling full-color images and intriguing sidebars, will help readers discover the connections between unexplained phenomena throughout the centuries and the beliefs of the time in which they took place. Students will understand how perceptions of these supernatural beings have changed over time and why they continue to dominate in literature, television, and movies. Features include: Explores popular supernatural subjects in the context of American history and culture. Correlates with the English Language Arts Standards by helping students examine the relationships between factual individuals, events, and ideas and the legends they inspired. Contains bibliographies and further reading sections to provide additional resources for study.