Urban legends have captivated listeners for more than a hundred years, preying on people's biggest fears. Readers will learn about the history of urban legends, the purpose of the tales, and some of the most famous urban legends of all time. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.