Across the world, tales of apelike beings that live in the forest have captivated people of all ages. According to legends, creatures like Bigfoot and the Skunk Ape hide away from anyone that tries to get too close. In-depth stories and a stunning design will bring readers head-first into the mystery. Are these stories just make-believe or is it possible that they really did happen? It's time to explore the unexplained.

Gr 6-9 A commonality among the subjects of this intriguing series is that people around the world have believed in them for many years-some, for centuries. The well written, thoroughly researched volumes are comprised of 12-15 brief chapters… The series takes the subjects seriously but takes no stance, allowing students to determine what's true. Chapters build upon one another, making strong, cumulative, credible cases. Attractive design makes for an impressive package with text set against black backgrounds to heighten tension…VERDICT Highly recommended for schools and public libraries. This fascinating, impressive, briskly paced series is geared to interested, mature readers. Natural Science