Rebecca Hill
Well, you may want to rethink that. Visit a hotel that visits horrors on its guests, only they don't really remember what happened. These horrors will continue over and over again - with each becoming worse than before.
Get ready for an anthology that reveals more of the hidden horrors on each page - and leaves you breathless. You may discover this book is more than you can handle!
OHHHHH - perfection as always! I LOVED IT!
This little known story from the Revolutionary War is an amazing masterpiece! The illustrations and the layout are perfect!!
Prudence Wright put her foot down, saying NO to the British - refusing stay silent, and organizing the women of her town to stand against the British - some only having farm implements, such as pitch forks, to use as a weapon. These women stood firm in MA, and Prudence Wright cemented a small corner in the annals of history. Sadly, these are stories that we do not hear often, and these should be shared! I will definitely be talking to her in my American history course this spring!
Grab this book, your children will love it!
I received an advanced e-copy for my unbiased review from NetGalley and Astra Publishing House
Milwaukee seems to be home to some mischievous ghosts, and some that are just wanting to be known. While some may be residual haunts, these stories will have you looking at Milwaukee in an entirely new light!!
I enjoyed these little stories, and can't wait to start buying some of these books for my boys to read! They would love the variations, as well as pinpointing new locations they may want to visit later on!
Thank you to Edelweiss and Arcadia Children's Books for a copy for my unbiased review
Dr. Bob Brier brings Egypt back to life through the lives of these great Egyptian pharaohs. The entire course is engaging, easy to follow, and for those who are not familiar with Egypt - a great starting point to jump into different areas of study. From Narmer to Cleopatra, these ten pharaohs made great strides in history, leaving their mark - even if they were erased for a period of time by other pharaohs.
While we are getting highlights, there are so many different areas to jump into for research, and Dr. Brier truly knows his history. Loved this series!
Get to know the ghostly haunts and spirits with the town of Austin!
Starting with the flood in 1900, this book will walk you through different historic buildings, notable people, and those who might still be able to be seen - long after they have passed.
Cute little book, easy to read, and some enjoyable stories! I loved reading some new ghost stories, finding some new places I want to go visit at some point!
Ghost stories have long been one of the favorite pastimes of many. The Ghostly Tales of Virginia's Blue Ridge Highlands brings several tales to readers, taking them through many of the local haunts and introducing them to things that go bump in the night.
Virginia has had a long and varied history, and there is no shortage of ghost stories here!
I enjoyed reading through these tales, and learning some new ghost haunts to add to my want to visit list!!
Oh goodness! What an adorable little read!! The images and colors are so vibrant, jumping out at you from the screen (electronic copy), and the book itself - well, without the sun, where would we be!?
This is a great book to share with preschool classes - allowing the imagination go to work.
What would you do if you were the sun?
The animal kingdom is full of some amazing creatures - and the colors that they portray are just as fascinating.
I loved reading through this book and learning more about some the animals, the way they use their coloring, and how it can work - or be their downfall (in certain situations).
Fabulous and engaging! Perfect for kids who enjoy animals of all types!
Wow! Just wow! I was blown away by this book! I sat reading through the different accounts, the people involved, and the many different areas that were covered. The mental imagery alone was amazing, but the art that is included in this book just blows you away.
I absolutely loved this read! The American Revolution is one of my favorite periods anyway, but seeing the art and the raw emotion in some of the paintings, drove it home that much more for me.
A must read for those who love military history! You will be hooked from the first page!
I had no idea there were so many haunted locations in Snohomish! I lived in Washington state for a while, but many of these places where never mentioned!!
I enjoyed the stories and the little bits of history that were shared through the pages - and look forward to checking some of these places out when I visit there in the future!
LOVED this book! It has a great breakdown of volcano activity - and is perfect for kids of all ages - (seriously, I may use some of this information in my geography course when I discuss volcanoes). But I loved how the author broke down the material - it's easy to understand, the images give a great visual guide to the text, and there are breakdowns of actual volcanoes that have erupted over history.
100% would buy this book!
When Martin is told that his family is moving, he is crushed. He has loved spending time by the river near his house. It is his favorite place to be.
When they go to the city to see what it will be like, Martin is not excited about many of the new attractions. He misses the river, and the many animals that are there. When they go to the city park, he notices a stream running through it, and he is excited to find a new place to call his own.
Cute, little story! I enjoyed reading through this one -a nd the heartwarming ending of finding a new river to spend time at - even in the midst of a busy city!
I love paranormal and ghostly lore, but I had never read any from Japan. The lore and ghost stories from this country are beyond anything I have ever read before!
Get lost in the ancient world of Japan, and these ghostly tales of terror - and maybe have a nightmare or two!
Absolutely one of the best books I have read this year! I would love to find more from Japan and their paranormal/ghostly haunts!
I have loved sharks for ages, and this book just reinforced so many areas! Get lost in this book full of shark facts from birth, to mating, and their daily lives.
My son is also interested in sharks, and we read through this one together.
We loved the photos that were included, and the different facts (true and false statements) that were discussed throughout the book!
For those that love marine life, this is a great book for you!
The Franklin Expedition has been one of the most talked about - and there are still a lot of unanswered questions.
This book was fabulous in its breakdown, amazing images, and the detail that was given. There were a few areas where it felt like an info dump - becoming a bit harder to follow, but the rest of the book flows amazingly well.
There are so many things about ancient Japan that I didn't know - and oh my goodness, I learned a lot through this book!
I really enjoyed reading through this book and learning about the first empresses, finding out about the writing evolvement in Japan, and how the many different areas of the country evolved into what we know as Japan today.
Each chapter has a challenge at the end, making sure that you understand what was in the chapter - and I really appreciate that. I love that I can use this with my kids as we are reading through, gaging their comprehension.
I highly recommend this book! I really have enjoyed every book by Captivating History that I have read, and they always bring something new to the table, helping me understanding things that I might not have known before.
Teachers - if you are looking for great books for your classroom, check these out!
Captivating History brings another section of history to a fabulous new level. I loved reading through this book, and finding some different pieces of history that I had forgotten.
Roman history is full of great tidbits, from the rise of the emperors, to the entanglements of Cleopatra and Caesar and Mark Antony.
This book has a great layout, and so many ways to break it down and learn the history. In each section, there is a quiz to reinforce what was read during the last piece. This is perfect for teachers who want to use it in a classroom setting.
I really enjoyed how this book was laid out and followed it from its beginnings through the Byzantium era - talking about different challenges each section of the Roman empire faced.
The Mayan civilization is one of those that continues to amaze historians and archaeologists - they were far more advanced than first thought.
Their writing system was highly complex, leading many to think that they were just decorative images at first - but once the code was cracked, we have been able to learn more about this civilization.
Captivating History brings the Maya back to life, sharing the myths, legends, and history in a way that many can understand and appreciate.
The Spanish decimated the Mayan civilization, on their search for treasure, and while some survived, you can see their lineage in descendants alive today.
I loved this book! I have always been fascinated by the Maya, and this book was just amazing on so many levels. I am looking forward to what else Captivating History has to offer!
Marc Hartzman does a fabulous job with this book! I absolutely loved reading through it! He talks about some of the better know hauntings, as well as some lesser known ones too - weaving in the information in such a way as to guide the reader.
He will discuss paranormal psychology, different aspects of the hauntings, but the book is laid out so thoughtfully, that even if you have heard of all of these places before - you are getting deeper in some places.
There were a few areas that felt glossed over, but that can be due to lack of information available, or space available - but I didn't feel like I lost out on too much.
Enjoyable and fabulous read! Highly recommend!
This book has a great concept, and looks like it could be a great use! I was hoping to try a couple of the patterns, but unfortunately, the e-copy that was provided did not show the pattern, so there was no way to test to see how the worked out.
The images and short blurb about each of the signs are interesting, and for those who enjoy embroidery, it should be a fun project for you! I would like to see a final version of this one, and how the patterns are laid out!
If you enjoy stitching, then you are going to LOVE this book!!! I found some great little stitches that are quick, and easy to pull together! Whether you want one piece or are putting together an entire motif, then this book has you covered!
I did one of the stitches, and it took me only a few hours! The book has a great breakdown for those that are new to stitching, but for those who have been stitching for a while, then you can dive right into the patterns!