Spooky Rivers: 25 Strange and Mysterious that Snake Across our Planet!
Available for pre-order! Comes out September 15th, 2026
A companion to Spooky Lakes, a New York Times and Indiebound bestseller!
Take the plunge into the strangest, spookiest, and most fascinating rivers around the world (if you dare) in this illustrated nonfiction book from New York Times bestselling author, TikTok star, and educator Geo Rutherford!
Rivers are Earth’s restless travelers—carving landscapes, shaping history, and holding secrets. Some are forces of destruction, sweeping away everything in their path, while others are lifelines, sustaining civilizations for millennia. And some are both, bringing prosperity and devastation in equal measure. From deadly whirlpools to lost cities submerged beneath their waves, these rivers challenge everything we think we know about the natural world. There are rivers that catch fire, rivers that boil, and rivers so deep they seem bottomless. Some slither beneath the ground you stand on, while others vanish without a trace.
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Who knew rivers could be so . . . spooky?
Spooky Lakes Coloring Book
Explore weird and wild waters around the world—if you dare—in this coloring book from TikTok star and educator Geo Rutherford, creator of the New York Times bestselling book Spooky Lakes
Dive into the science of hydrology and uncover the mystery of what lies beneath the surface of 35 lakes found around the world. Spooky Lakes Coloring Book features 25 black-and-white drawings based on the New York Times bestselling book, and 10 all-new drawings of lakes to discover. Whether you’re coloring for pleasure or delving into the strange phenomena of Earth’s most mysterious waters, this book is a must-have for spooky lovers of all ages.
As a bonus, the book features a pull-out, oversized poster to color!
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Spooky Lakes 2026 Wall Calendar
Featuring thrilling illustrations and packed with spine-chilling information about 12 unusual and unsettling lakes from around the world, this calendar is perfect for science lovers, spooky fact enjoyers, and curious minds who are eager to explore what lies deep below the surface of Earth’s creepiest lakes.
Based on the New York Times bestselling book Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes that Dot Our Planet, published by Abrams Books for Young Readers, September 2024.
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Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes that Dot Our Planet!
“A chilling but thrilling primer for budding limnologists.”
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Dive into the most mysterious waters around the world (if you dare) in this illustrated middle-grade nonfiction book, from TikTok creator and educator Geo Rutherford!
Some of Earth’s strangest—and creepiest—wonders lie deep below the surface. There’s Lake Natron, a Tanzanian lake so briny that its waters can mummify any creature that touches its surface; Lake Maracaibo, a Venezuelan tidal bay where a constantly brewing storm sends an average of 28 lightning bolts per second into the water; and at the bottom of Lake Superior, the crew of the USS Kamloops—which mysteriously disappeared in 1921—remains somehow almost perfectly preserved to this day.
From hit series “Spooky Lake Month” (over 65 million views!)—comes a thrilling nonfiction book that plumbs the depths of unusual lakes around the world. Middle-grade readers will learn not only about the science of hydrology, but why understanding the natural world is crucial to protecting it from pollution and climate change. -
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