Ghosts

by Rebecca Felix

Published 1 August 2015
Stories about spooky ghosts haunting the living have been around for thousands of years. Take young readers on a trip through time to learn about ancient and medieval lore about ghosts. Then explore how ghost stories have changed over time until they became the lonely and restless spirits often seen in today's popular culture.

When things go bump in the night, people's imaginations often go wild. The same was true for people in ancient and medieval times. They often told stories of creepy, undead monsters that lurked in the dark and waited to attack the living. In Monster Handbooks, readers can explore the history and lore behind their favorite monsters and learn how they have changed from ancient times to today.