Tales of Savannah's many ghosts will enlighten, frighten, and surprise readers. Who haunts the old homes in one of the South's most storied cities?

- What lighthouse is the farthest north in North Carolina?

- Is the Bodie Island Lighthouse on an island?

- What's a shoal and why is it dangerous for ships?

- What pirate used to hide out on Ocracoke Island?

- Which South Carolina lighthouse is called "The Leaning Lighthouse"?

- What lighthouse was the last one built in South Carolina?

- What North Carolina lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in America?

- Which lighthouse was moved 1600 feet inland?

- Which lighthouse was designed like a puzzle--in pieces, so that it could be taken apart and put back together?

- Where was the very first lighthouse in the world?

- Where was the very first lighthouse in America?

- What is a "Texas tower"?

- How many lighthouses are on the Outer Banks?

- How many steps do you have to climb to get to the top of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse?

- How do range lights show boat captains how to enter a channel?

"Lighthouses of the Carolina for Kids" answers these questions and many more. A lively text, rich in pictures, tells the history and lore of the lighthouses along the Carolina shores--from Currituck Lighthouse at the top of North Carolina to the Haig Point Lighthouses at the bottom of South Carolina. Learn about the people who designed and built them. Meet some of the keepers who braved storms and suffered loneliness while tending their beacons. Learn how lighthouses operated in the early days and how they operate now.

Full of fun facts and colorful art, "Pirates of the Carolinas for Kids" details the life of a pirate in the Golden Age of Piracy and introduces nine of the most famous pirates to weigh anchor in the Carolinas. From Blackbeard to female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read, the stories behind these infamous buccaneers and their way of life are revealed. Learn why they became pirates and how they found their treasure. See what kinds of ships they sailed and how they talked. Then enjoy fun pirate activities and take a quiz to test your knowledge. Before you know it, you'll be able to answer questions like:

- When was the Golden Age of Piracy? See page 5
- What did pirates eat? See page 6
- Did pirates really have wooden legs? See page 7
- What is a sloop? See page 10
- What is hardtack? See page 15
- Does piracy still exist today? See page 18
- What was the name of Blackbeard's flagship? See page 24
- How were women able to disguise themselves and become pirates? See page 37
- Which pirate was known as the "Arch Pirate"? See page 41
- What languages did pirate Billy Lewis speak? Page 45
- Who was Woodes Rogers and why was he sent to the Bahamas? See page 51
- Did pirates follow any rules? Page 54
- What famous author wrote a story about Captain Kidd's buried treasure? See page 59

Spine-chilling tales and fascinating legends from the coastal regions of North and South Carolina.

Eighteen lighthouses still stand in the Carolinas, from Currituck Lighthouse near the Virginia border down to Haig Point Lighthouse near the border with Georgia. Author Zepke tells how they were built and how they have weathered hurricanes, erosion, and neglect. Some are open to visitors; others can be seen from the coast or on a passing boat. In this second edition, all the travel guide information is updated, along with new sections on light keepers, the U.S. Lighthouse Board, and a timeline.

Best Ghost Tales of North Carolina offers twenty-five tales about strange happenings, creepy places, and engaging specters across the Old North State. Six are new for this edition. The ghosts of North Carolina's past linger among the living in this thrilling collection of ghost tales. Pink Lady at Grove Park Inn The legend starts in the 1920s when a pretty young girl in a pink ball gown plummeted to her death from Room 545. The Unknown Soldier and the Confederate Spy On certain nights when the fog rolls in and the moonlight is faint, two spirits have been seen walking down by the river. Ghost Ship of Diamond Shoals What happened to the Carroll A. Deering is considered by many to be the greatest mystery of the seas during the first half of the 20th century.

When African slaves were brought to the American South to work the plantations, they brought with them their culture, traditions, and religion--including what came to be called voodoo. This unique blend of Christianity, herbalism, and folk magic is still practiced in South Carolina's Lowcountry.

Though a beginner's guide, "Lowcountry Voodoo" offers a surprising wealth of information about this fascinating part of Lowcountry life.

Learn about:
- the Gullah and their ways
- how to bring good luck and avoid bad luck
- spells and curses and how to avoid them
- how to cook up traditional good-luck meals for New Year's Day
- a real voodoo village you can visit
- sweetgrass baskets
- events and tours to acquaint you with Lowcountry culture.
In a selection of Lowcountry tales that feature voodoo, meet:
- a boo hag bride who sheds her skin at night
- Dr. Buzzard, the most famous root doctor
- a giant ghost dog
- a young man whose love potion worked too well
- George Powell, who outwitted a haint
- Crook-Neck Dick, who (mostly) outwitted a hangman
- Doctor Trott, who captured a mermaid.

Pirates of the Carolinas discusses thirteen of the most intriguing buccaneers in the history of piracy, including Henry Avery, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, Calico Jack, Stede Bonnet, and Captain Kidd. These men and women are all connected somehow to the Carolinas. In this new edition you?ll find an all-new chapter on Blackbeard. Includes new sections such as The Truth about Piracy, How to Talk Like a Pirate, a list of pirate movies, a pirate quiz, and more.

A guide to the historic sites, recreational activities, history and traditions of the South Carolina coast. Includes recent and historical photos.