The horror genre of books has a long, rich history. From ancient tales of ghosts to Gothic-era monsters and modern science-fiction frights, these works have entertained and terrified readers for centuries. Readers will learn about how the horror genre evolved over time and how these books reflect the times in which they are written. 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.