Paranormal Tech
Set of 4 titles
Could a creepy noise at night be a ghost trying to communicate? Is that shadow in the woods the legendary Bigfoot or another cryptid? Could that strange light in the sky be an alien spaceship? Investigators use cameras, telescopes, advanced sensors, and other technology to unlock the secrets of the paranormal. Find out how this gear works and how investigators use it in the deepest, darkest, and creepiest corners everywhere.
Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 6 |
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Reading Level | Grade 2 |
Dewey Number | 1.942-576.8/39 |
Lexile | 570L-660L |
ATOS Reading Level | 3.4-3.8 |
Guided Reading Level | Q-R |
Language | English |
Publisher | Capstone |
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Format | Reinforced book |
ISBN | F23CAPS31 |
Copyright | 2024 |
Number of Pages | 32 |
Dimensions | 7 x 9 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Paranormal Tech - School Library Journal
Science- and technology-minded students will welcome this well-written, fact-filled series showcasing researchers using actual technological tools to investigate the paranormal. Easy-to-understand prose makes most of the technical language comprehensible. Some readers may find the text a bit tricky, as not all concepts are explained. However, strivers should find the series a generally comfortable read overall, with only two to four sentences per page. The volumes describe what proof tech devices have already found or continue to search for. Interestingly, in the UFO and cryptid volumes, it’s noted that “everyday technology” such as cameras and computers are also used. Current technological advances in all these investigations are cited. The series is handsomely designed, with provocative, high-quality color photos of technological wizardry, usually featuring captions. There are many photos of actual tech items, including Mars rovers, ghost-detecting gadgets, telescopes, lasers, radar screens, and sonar images. Sidebars provide additional facts. Besides glossaries, the back matter in each title includes a bibliography, a brief list of internet sites, and an index. VERDICT Recommended, especially for mature, science-/tech-minded students in school and public libraries.