Frank Carlson Library

"Engaging images accompany information about Alcatraz. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

The Eastern State Penitentiary was the first prison to use solitary confinement. This controversial form of punishment is said to have left many inmates mentally ill. A few were driven to such desperate madness that even death couldn't bring proper relief. Discover why many believe these prisoners have left behind imprints of their disturbed souls.

Long ago, the cemeteries of Paris were overflowing with dead bodies. The solution? Dig up the bones and move them to quarries beneath the city. Now the dark tunnels are artfully lined with bones and skulls, but visitors notice more than the décor. Find out how resentful ghosts make their presence known in the catacombs of Paris.

The Stanley Hotel in Colorado offers all the amenities for a comfortable stay: warm beds, fine dining, and the occasional visit by a ghost. Reluctant readers will be mystified by the flickering lights, phantom laughter, and windowpane apparitions that greet many guests of the famed Stanley Hotel.

In the Tower of London, the ghosts are known by name. They are the infamous nobility of times past, and they all boast stories of gruesome and untimely death. Today, the spirits often reveal themselves on the anniversary of their murders. Meet the who's who of England's dark past in a tour through the Tower of London.

Death Valley in the American Southwest isn't a destination for those who don't enjoy the heat! Its scary name was given to it by a group of gold seekers who barely made it out of the valley alive. In fact, a few in their group weren't as lucky. Readers of this book will find out more about the unique landscape of this national park and about the animals and plants that have the vital adaptations needed to live there. Incredible photographs reflect...

Built as an ocean liner for the rich and famous, this huge ship also transported troops in World War II. These days it serves as a hotel and museum for thousands of guests-several of whom may never leave. In this mysterious title, find out who still swims in the empty pool, who was killed in the engine room, and who plays with the faucets and lights in the middle of the night.

Secret passageways, stairways to the ceiling, and doors that open to walls. The Winchester Mystery House is full of tricks and traps. The heiress of the Winchester Rifle fortune built the house to confuse the ghosts that haunted her. Young readers will be amazed to discover how long she worked to escape her ghosts in this eerie title.