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A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural Series

Insha Fitzpatrick
A funny and informative nonfiction series for curious readers, A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural explores the supernatural, extraterrestrial, and paranormal with a field guide approach to our world’s myths and legends. Engrossing science and fascinating history come to life with charming illustrations, kid-friendly text, and educational hands-on activities.
Swimming with Sea Monsters by Insha Fitzpatrick
Available on (08-26-25)

Swimming with Sea Monsters

Book 4
Paperback $14.99

A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural Series : Titles in Order

Book 4
Set sail for adventure with this illustrated guide to sea monsters and the ocean, featuring cool science, fascinating history, and hands-on activities—perfect for readers age 8-12!

Ahoy there! Ever wonder how deep the ocean is? Are you curious about what sea creatures (real and legendary) swim beneath the waves? Want to know how we can protect the coral reefs? Dive into Swimming with Sea Monsters and discover:

Fascinating science and fun facts about the ocean! Descend to the depths and meet creatures like the colossal squid and the anglerfish. Eye-opening history and ancient mythology! Get to know the sea monsters in The Odyssey and figures like the pirate queen Zheng Yi Sao. Nautical fiction and enchanting fairy tales! Read up on legends of sea monsters from around the world and the classic fairy tale The Little Mermaid.
The fourth book in the Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural series, Swimming with Sea Monsters is a funny and informative nonfiction guide to how myths and legends are shaped by the world around us. Learn all about the ocean and sea monsters with charming illustrations and hands-on activities you can try at home, like creating a zine about ocean conservation and building a beach terrarium. The whole world is out there—grab your guide, and let’s go!

For more fun and educational field guides, check out Hanging with Vampires, Chilling with Ghosts, and Sightseeing with Aliens!
Book 3
Discover everything about aliens in this funny and informative handbook packed with weird science, fascinating history, and plenty of trivia—perfect for curious and adventurous readers ages 8–12.

Are aliens out there? What’s the deal with Area 51? Can outer space support human life? Blast off to space with Sightseeing with Aliens and discover: 

Cool science and eye-opening history! Learn about the past, present, and future of space exploration. Strange accounts of alien encounters! Dig into the truth behind UFO sightings, crop circles, extraterrestrial events, and more. Hands-on activities to try at home! Create a time capsule and learn how to advocate for the environment.
Engaging, offbeat, and educational, Sightseeing with Aliens is an illustrated exploration of the unknown and how it can shape our lives. The whole galaxy is out there—grab your guide, and let’s go!

For more on the supernatural, check out Hanging with Vampires and Chilling with Ghosts!
Book 2
Discover everything about ghosts in this fun handbook packed with spooky tales, engrossing science, and fascinating history–perfect for middle grade readers and mythology fans!

Boo! Do you believe in ghosts? What’s up with haunted houses? And how exactly do you bust a ghost? Uncover the spooky and spectral world of ghosts in Chilling with Ghosts, a field guide for the curious and the adventurous. Step into the unknown—if you dare!—and discover:

· Haunting history and super weird science! Meet ghosts from ancient mythology and find out what exactly ghost fungus is.
· Scary ghost stories of all kinds! Meet the ghost of the renowned playwright William Shakespeare and craft your very own ghost story.
·  A globe-trotting tour of haunted spots! Travel all around the world, from the Catacombs of Paris to the Winchester Mystery House.

Chilling with Ghosts is the second book in the Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural series, a hilarious and haunting exploration of how myths and legends shape our lives. Get to know ghost lore with enchanting illustrations and hands-on activities, like brewing homemade ectoslime. It’s a spooky world out there—grab your guide, and let’s go!

Look for Hanging with Vampires for another frightfully good read!
Book 1
Discover everything about vampires in this laugh-out-loud nonfiction handbook packed with spooky legends, fascinating history, and weird facts perfect for middle-grade readers and mythology fans!

Are vampires real? Who was Vlad the Impaler? Do vampire bats ever feed on humans? Find out in Hanging with Vampires, a field guide for the curious and the adventurous. Crack open the lid on this guide and you’ll get:

Bloodcurdling vampire mythology! What exactly is a vampire, anyway?Spine-chilling history and science! Uncover how the vampire legend got its start in the medieval ages. A who’s who of vampires! Get to know classic, iconic, and terrifying vampires in pop culture, from Dracula to Adventure Time. 
Hanging with Vampires is the first book in the Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural series, a hilarious and haunting exploration of how myths and legends shape our lives. Sink your fangs into vampire lore and literature with enchanting illustrations and fun activities, like making garlic bread. It’s a spooky world out there–grab your guide, and let’s go!

Look for the next volume, Chilling with Ghosts, for another frightfully good read!