In this spine-tingling book of haunted houses and mysterious thumps in the night, children will follow the trail of ghosts through history—from Sleepy Hollow to the Chinese Ghost Festival. Thrill-seeking readers will encounter many ghosts as they learn the historic and cultural origin of spooks—and discover that some stories simply can't be explained. Full-color photographs, vivid drawings, spine-tingling narratives, and historic documentation will thrill and inform every child.