Book Series · 4 Books

Strange but True Books

In order from Strange But True Civil War Stories to Area 51.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$795

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

Strange But True Civil War Stories

By Nancy Clayton, Susan Spellman (Illustrator)

Uncover eerie Civil War tales that blur the line between reality and the supernatural.

128 pages

Summary: Dive into the haunting mysteries of the Civil War with tales like 'Two Skulls Underneath the Tattered Flag' and 'Were They Live Soldiers or Ghosts?' Each story challenges the boundary between history and the supernatural, leaving you to decide what's real. Explore the enigmatic encounters and chilling events that shaped a nation, where soldiers and spirits may walk side by side. Are these accounts mere legends, or do they hold a deeper truth? Prepare for a journey through the shadows of history, where every story holds a secret waiting to be uncovered.

The complete set

Strange but True Series

4 books · Published 1999–2017

Sale price

$795

Strange But True Civil War Stories

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

Uncover eerie Civil War tales that blur the line between reality and the supernatural.

Sale price

$3525

Area 51

Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

Uncover the secrets of Area 51 through intriguing data and infographics.

Sale price

$3525

Atlantis

Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

Uncover the truth: Is Atlantis real or myth?

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$3116

Loch Ness Monster

Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

Is the Loch Ness monster real? Dive into the evidence and decide for yourself.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Strange but True series?

There are 4 books in the Strange but True series. It began with Strange But True Civil War Stories in 1999, and the newest book, Area 51, was published in 2017.