About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to explore the boundary between reality and legend, or when they are showing a deep curiosity about the macabre and mysterious. It is the perfect tool for a child who wants to be 'scared' in a safe, controlled environment while learning to differentiate between urban legends and historical fact. The collection spans global history and science, covering everything from the catacombs of Paris to the biological reality of 'vampire' epidemics. While it leans into the 'creepy' factor with gripping photography and bone-chilling anecdotes, it balances the thrills with National Geographic's trademark focus on education and skepticism. It is ideal for 8 to 12 year olds who are ready for slightly more intense topics like ship mutinies and vanished civilizations, but who still appreciate the reassuring logic of scientific explanation. This book fosters bravery by inviting children to look closer at the things that frighten them.
