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Unexplained: An Encyclopedia of Curious Phenomena, Strange Superstitions, and Ancient Mysteries
Unexplained An Encyclopedia of Curious Phenomena Strange Superstitions and Ancient Mysteries Author:Judy Allen From School Library Journal — A seamless combination of absorbing fact-filled text and stunning visuals in an investigation of mysteries that continue to baffle, tantalize, and spark endless debate. The book is divided into engaging subject areas as diverse as Hauntings, The Power of the Mind, Disappearances, and From Another Planet. Readers will... more » pore over accessible and exciting entries about the sixth sense, premonitions, frog showers and fish falls, Atlantis, and crop circles. In addition, there are pieces on relatively recent subjects that have gained wide popularity, such as Feng shui and Men in Black. The articles, which are complemented by a wealth of attractive black-and-white and color illustrations, discuss and define the phenomena, and provide firsthand accounts. They detail some suggested explanations, but also encourage readers to draw their own conclusions. A user-friendly List of Phenomena by Area, an easy-to-understand glossary, and an accurate index are appended.« less