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    Ghosts
    Ghosts
    Ghosts
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    Ghosts

    By Orlin Richard

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    Learn the legends and facts about spirits and phantoms, including historical sightings, famous ghosts, and researchers' investigations. A full description of the mystery, possible explanations, and remaining questions are all explored. 'Myth or Fact?' sidebars describe common misconceptions and confirm surprising facts. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Child's World
    Release dateAug 1, 2015
    ISBN9781634071734
    Ghosts
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    Orlin Richard

    Orlin Richard is a children's book author and editor from Fargo, North Dakota. He has written and edited books about sports, science, and history for elementary and middle grade audiences.

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