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Meet Ami. She's a mummy! She used to sleep in a tomb. Now she smashes through walls! But don't run away. Ami's not real. She's one of the monsters you meet in stories. She just wants to tell you about mummies. Find out how a person becomes a mummy. Learn about the treasures in a mummy’s tomb. And discover what brings a mummy back to life. You’ll have a scary time with this monster buddy!

When Kai Tamura sneaks into Ms. Opal's classroom for a look at an upcoming exam, he discovers that he's not the only one breaking rules. Ms. Opal is changing answers on her students' standardized tests - and Kai snaps some photos to prove it. Kai doesn't decide to bust Ms. Opal right away. He was trying to cheat, too, after all. But a classroom conflict forces Kai to put Ms. Opal's actions out in the open. Soon Kai has a new problem: People don't believe him.

Meet Alice. She's a dragon! She breathes fire as she flies overhead. She likes her humans crispy! But don't worry. Alice isn't real. She's one of the monsters you meet in stories. She just wants to tell you about dragons. Find out where dragons store their treasure. Learn about dragons' special powers. And meet different kinds of dragons from around the world. You'll have a sizzling good time with this monster buddy!

Meet Roscoe. He's a zombie! Roscoe came back from the dead. He likes to snack on brains. But don't be scared. Roscoe's not real. He's one of the monsters you meet in stories. He just wants to tell you about zombies. Find out what turns people into zombies. Learn about different kinds of zombies around the world. And discover where zombie stories come from. You’ll have a spooky time with this monster buddy!

Meet Pablo. He's a ghost! He flies around and moves through walls! He loves to play tricks on living people. But don't get creeped out. Pablo's not real. He's one of the monsters you meet in stories. He just wants to tell you about ghosts. Find out how a ghost haunts a house. Learn about different kinds of ghosts around the world. And check out some of Pablo's favorite tricks. You'll have a wild time with this monster buddy!