New Releases by Kelly Milner Halls

Explore the fascinating world of cryptids with this adorable board book by the bestselling creators of Cryptid Creatures and Cryptid Sea Monsters. A perfect introduction to the weird and wonderful world of cryptids, Cryptid Babies uses fun rhyming text and adorable illustrations to show young children how baby Bigfoot and friends eat, sleep, and play—just like us! This charming board book makes a perfect bedtime story introducing legendary creatures like the Jackalope, Mothman, Kraken, Nessie, and more. Why parents and kids love Cryptid Babies: Sturdy board book format, perfect for little hands Engaging rhymes and colorful illustrations Features popular cryptids that kids (and parents) adore Perfect for cozy bedtime stories and everyday reading Sweet, whimsical, and memorable, Cryptid Babies makes an excellent gift and a comforting bedtime favorite.

Explore the fascinating world of sea monsters with this exciting guide to 50 aquatic cryptids by the creators of the bestselling Cryptid Creatures: A Field Guide. Cryptid Sea Monsters profiles 50 different aquatic cryptid mysteries around the world. Aspiring scientific explorers will discover that many ancient sea monsters turned out to be real creatures—like the oarfish, a real creature that inspired our legends about dragons—and learn about other cryptids that might one day turn out to be real. Each cryptid has a reality rating of 1 to 6 to show whether it''s more of a hoax or something that has been discovered and recognized by science. This page-turning guide will inspire curious readers to investigate more on their own, and to understand the relationship between science and myth.

Explore the fascinating world of cryptozoology with this fun guide, filled with eyewitness accounts of 50 cryptids found throughout the world, some of which have been proven real. Cryptozoology is the study of mysterious creatures that fall between the realm of real and imaginary on the scientific spectrum. Cryptid Creatures: A Field Guide offers a closer look at fifty of these amazing creatures, examining the best possible evidence for each, including scientific papers, magazine and newspaper articles, and credible eyewitness accounts. The fifty cryptids are arranged in order alphabetically, and in addition to speculative illustrations, include details like when they were first reported, whether they are terrestrial, aerial, or aquatic, and each have a reality rating of 1 to 6, in which 1 means that the cryptid has been confirmed as a hoax, and 6 means the cryptid has been proven as real. This page-turning guide will inspire curious readers to investigate more on their own, and maybe even help to prove if a cryptid is a hoax or is real.

Everyone loves stories of cryptids. These mysterious creatures have been hiding—some of them for centuries—from the seeking eyes and minds of top scientists, cryptozoologists, and everyday folks. And along the way, some surprises have come about. Hoaxes have been exposed, such as the Fiji mermaids, really only man-made statues of monkey heads and fish tails. Mysteries have been solved, such as the "extinct" prehistoric fish, the coelacanth, living in the deep oceans near Africa. But most cryptids remain hidden. Learn more about Mokele-mbembe (Africa), Kongamato, Shunka Warak''in, Mapinguari (South America), Megalodon, Chupacabra, and Mothman from both cryptozoologists and experts who strongly believe they do not exist. In the dark forests, high mountains, and murky waters around the world, could there a Bigfoot, a Yeti, or a Loch Ness Monster?

This true story of the only dinosaur fossil ever found in Washington State, and the work required to identify it, is filled with engaging illustrations and photography that will capture the imagination of young dinophiles and amateur fossil hunters—for aspiring paleologists ages 8-12. Follow the remarkable tale of Washington State''s ONLY dinosaur fossil—from the amazing discovery by amateur fossil hunters to the detective work of expert paleontologists trying to determine what ancient creature left the fossilized bone behind millions of years ago. Young fossil hunters will have fun learning about the discovery and excavation of this rare treasure, nicknamed Suciasaurus for the island on which it was found, with this engaging book filled with colorful dinosaur illustrations, and photographs of fossils and dig sites. Kids can also dig into the additional content in the book, which includes: An illustrated tyrannosaurus family tree Where to go and what to take if you go fossil hunting Details about the tools scientists use for fossil preparation A glossary of terms related to paleontology

Explore the history of the Titanic —the shipwreck that shook the world with this informative book for kids ages six to nine. "For curious young readers wanting to know the facts behind the tragic tale that lives on, this is the perfect book. Accomplished nonfiction author Kelly Milner Halls provides a lively text, embellished with Marta Dorado''s maps and other spritely illustrations." —Cheryl Harness, author and illustrator On April ten, 1912, the Titanic sailed away on its first voyage. It was the biggest ship ever built, and many people believed it was unsinkable. Four days later they were proven wrong. The sinking of the Titanic is a tragedy that we still remember today. This illustrated story takes you on a journey through the ship''s fateful voyage, and the legacy it left behind. What will you learn about the Titanic? "A fast-moving and thought-provoking read. Kelly Milner Halls''s The History of the Titanic revisits the endlessly fascinating tragedy of 1912 with a gentle guiding hand that will spark the interest of a whole new generation of young readers." —John Bladek Ph.D., history professor and middle-grade author of Roll Up the Streets! and Lost in Ghostville

What happens to the bodies of animals and humans after death? Nature''s army of death eaters steps in to take care of clean up. Without these masters of decomposition, our planet would be covered in rotting bodies. This high-interest science text dives into the science behind how bodies decompose.

Imagine . . . you''re in the woods after dark. Eerie green lights appear in the distance. Then there''s a sudden flash and everything is dark again. You decide to take a closer look. You come upon a saucer-shaped craft hovering silently just above the ground. You reach out to touch it, but the object suddenly shoots up into the sky. Have you just seen a UFO? Some people say they have had experiences like this. Are they telling the truth? To find out, Kelly Milner Halls investigated stories of eyewitnesses from around the world. She explored UFO sightings, landings, crashes, aliens, and even a few hoaxes. She also interviewed several of the world''s UFO experts. Examine her findings and decide for yourself whether visitors from other worlds are real.

Pudge gets caught playing World of Warcraft in school and is suspended, As punishment, he has to help his marine biologist father at work. When they spot a whale in trouble, Pudge puts his real-world survival skills to the test.

Since getting a job at Top Tier stables, Annie has had her mind set on just one thing: earning enough money to buy a horse of her own. When she reaches her savings goal, she bids on a horse at an auction and buys Poco, a four-year-old Buckskin mare that Annie couldn''t love more. But someone is trying to sabotage Top Tier, and a terrible fire breaks out at the stable. Annie must summon all her courage to save her beloved horse as well as many others in an act of heroism she didn''t know she was capable of doing.

"Can you tell the facts from the fibs?"--Cover.

Simple text and illustrations provide fun facts about dinosaurs through a question-and-answer format.

It''s late at night, and you''re on a tour of a so-called haunted house. You see something out of the corner of your eye and quickly snap a photo. Your hands tremble as you lower the camera. Your eyes widen as you stare at the image you''ve just captured. A face seems to be lurking in the background. But when you look up, there''s no one standing there! Was it a ghost? Ghost sightings are reported all the time. Many are easily explained. Others are harder to dismiss. But is there any proof? To find out, Kelly Milner Halls explored haunted houses. She examined photographs and investigated eyewitness accounts from ghost hunters, mediums, and paranormal experts. What''s the verdict? Are the spirits of the dead wandering among us? Explore her findings and decide for yourself.

"In Courageous Canine, you''ll read three true stories of amazing animal heroes. First meet Lilly, a playful pit bull who bravely pulled her owner from the path of a speeding train; two pods of dolphins that saved swimmers from the most powerful predator on the planet; and two gorillas that proved just how alike apes and humans really are. Follow along on their incredible adventures as these awesome animals save the day!"--

Describes the requirements, education, and duties associated with becoming an astronaut. Includes profiles of prominent astronauts.

Describes the requirements, education, and duties associated with becoming a Virtual Reality Specialist Includes profiles of prominent pioneers in the industry

Students will love pouring through these exciting science fair ideas about forces and motion. Each project comes with helpful hints on how to customize the project and win the science fair prize.

Students will love pouring through these exciting science fair ideas about space and astronomy. Each project comes with helpful hints on how to customize the project and win the science fair prize.

Students will love pouring through these exciting science fair ideas about cells and systems. Each project comes with helpful hints on how to customize the project and win the science fair prize.

Students will love pouring through these exciting science fair ideas about rocks and minerals. Each project comes with helpful hints on how to customize the project and win the science fair prize.