A title in the "Project Books" series, combining facts and activities on topics of interest to children, this book delves into the world of the unknown to explore curious and unexpected phenomena - such as spirits, UFOs, monsters, the Bermuda Triangle and the Curse of Tutankhamun. Spanning the centuries and the world map, it relates events and occurrences that have the power to awe, amaze and alarm. Skidmore and Barlow were also the co-authors of "Paper Tigers". Steve Skidmore has also written "A Question of Green", "Poison Beware" and "What a Load of Rubbish".

Stories of mysterious creatures have been told throughout history, and every country in the world has its own legends and tales of monsters and mystery beasts. This book delves into the world of the unknown to explore the tales of creatures lurking in lakes, seas and mountains - such as the Loch Ness Monster, the Kraken and the Abominable Snowman. It looks at mythical monsters form Greek and Roman legends, and the modern-day monster stars of stage and screen, whilst asking the all-important question - do these monsters really exist?