Book 1

Hanging with Vampires 

by Insha Fitzpatrick

Published 28 March 2023
Discover everything about vampires in this laugh-out-loud nonfiction handbook packed with spooky legends, fascinating history, and weird facts perfect for middle-grade readers and mythology fans! Are vampires real? Who was Vlad the Impaler? Do vampire bats ever feed on humans? Find out in Hanging with Vampires, a field guide for the curious and the adventurous. Crack open the lid on this guide and you ll get: Bloodcurdling vampire mythology! What exactly is a vampire, anyway? Spine-chilling history and science! Uncover how the vampire legend got its start in the medieval ages. A who s who of vampires! Get to know classic, iconic, and terrifying vampires in pop culture, from Dracula to Adventure Time. Hanging with Vampires is the first book in the Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural series, a hilarious and haunting exploration of how myths and legends shape our lives.Sink your fangs into vampire lore and literature with enchanting illustrations and fun activities, like making garlic bread. It s a spooky world out there grab your guide, and let s go!

Book 2

Chilling with Ghosts 

by Insha Fitzpatrick

Published 15 August 2023
Boo! Do you believe in ghosts? What s up with haunted houses? And how exactly do you bust a ghost? Uncover the spooky and spectacular world of ghosts in Chilling with Ghosts, a field guide for the curious and the adventurous. Step into the unknown if you dare! and discover: Scary ghost stories of all kinds! Learn how to tell your very own ghost story. Terrifying tales from history and weird science! Find out what ghost fungus is and meet a couple of Shakespearean ghosts. A globe-trotting tour of haunted spots! Travel all around the world, from the Catacombs of Paris to the Stanley Hotel. Chilling with Ghosts is the second book in the Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural series, a hilarious and haunting exploration of how myths and legends shape our lives. Get to know ghost lore with enchanting illustrations and hands-on activities, like brewing homemade ectoslime. It s a spooky world out there grab your guide, and let s go! Look for Hanging with Vampires in March 2023 for another frightfully good read!

Book 3

Sightseeing with Aliens

by Insha Fitzpatrick

Published 13 August 2024
Your journey into the supernatural continues in outer space! Uncover the history of alien sightings and space exploration, craft your own constellation, and more. Incoming transmission Are there aliens out there? What s the deal with Area 51? Can outer space support human life? Explore the extraterrestrial in Sightseeing with Aliens, a field guide for the curious and the adventurous. Get the download on: Weird science and eye-opening history! Read up on humanity s forays into space and meet the Mars rover. Fascinating accounts of alien encounters! What really happened in the 1947 Roswell Incident? Out-of-this-world science fiction! Tune into iconic alien media, from H.G. Wells s The War of the Worlds to Star Trek. The third book in the Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural series, Sightseeing with Aliens is a hilarious and unabashedly weird investigation into how the unknown can shape our lives. Get to know the extraterrestrial with fun illustrations and hands-on activities, like creating a time capsule and taking on the 7-Day Earthling Challenge to help Planet Earth. The whole galaxy is out there grab your guide, and let s go! For more on the supernatural, check out Hanging with Vampires and Chilling with Ghosts! Series Overview: A spooky and fun nonfiction series perfect for young fans of mythology, A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural takes a field guide approach to the myths and legends that haunt our imaginations. Captivating tales, engrossing science, and fascinating history come to life with whimsical illustrations and kid-friendly text.

Book 4

Set sail for adventure with this illustrated guide to sea monsters and the ocean, featuring cool science, fascinating history, and hands-on activities—perfect for readers age 8-12!

Ahoy there! Ever wonder how deep the ocean is? Are you curious about what sea creatures (real and legendary) swim beneath the waves? Want to know how we can protect the coral reefs? Dive into Swimming with Sea Monsters and discover:

  • Fascinating science and fun facts about the ocean! Descend to the depths and meet creatures like the colossal squid and the anglerfish. 
  • Eye-opening history and ancient mythology! Get to know the sea monsters in The Odyssey and figures like the pirate queen Zheng Yi Sao. 
  • Nautical fiction and enchanting fairy tales! Read up on legends of sea monsters from around the world and the classic fairy tale The Little Mermaid.
  • Hands-on activities you can try at home! Create a zine about ocean conservation and build a beach terrarium.

The fourth book in the Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural series, Swimming with Sea Monsters is a funny and informative investigation into the real-life science and history behind myths and legends. The whole world is out there—grab your guide, and let’s go!

For more fun and educational field guides, check out Hanging with Vampires, Chilling with Ghosts, and Sightseeing with Aliens!