Truly Terrifying Tales

Discover the spine-chilling true science behind your favorite spooky stories!

Truly Terrifying Tales: 13 Scary Stories and the Science Behind Them is a fun, shiver-inducing middle-grade nonfiction adventure that dares readers to venture into the world of ghost stories—only to reveal the amazing real science hiding behind every chill. Each chapter begins with a delightfully spooky tale straight out of playground lore, from the mythical tale of the pirate ship the Flying Dutchman to whispering voices caught on tape. Then the curtain lifts, exposing the fascinating natural phenomena that spark these terrifying tales. Packed with “Did you know?!” moments, irresistible gross-outs, and science facts kids will be quoting to their friends for weeks, this book transforms fear into curiosity and mystery into discovery.

STEM MADE SPOOKY: Shows how biology, physics, and psychology fuel our favorite ghost stories.

CONFIDENT CRITICAL THINKING: Encourages kids to think critically and transform fear into curiosity by investigating the unknown.

GENRE BLENDING: Perfect for fans of creepy tales and cool science, this combines chills and thrills with real-world wonder.