Algonquin legend tells of the Wendigo, an evil spirit sent to punish mankind. It can possess a person and turn them into a monstrous creature consumed by a need to eat human flesh. For John Bear the Wendigo was merely a scary story his grandfather used to tell him. That is, until a man is found dead in the deep northern woods of Maine, butchered like an animal and with his heart cut out. And the only tracks they can find are massive footprints that...

"The Wendigo is a demon that has the power to possess humans and make them do terrible things. Or so the Native American legends say. Readers will delve into the earliest known accounts of the Wendigo, additional firsthand stories throughout history, and modern scientific research to learn critical thinking skills and determine for themselves the solution to this mystery"--Provided by the publisher.

"In the blistering cold that touches the northern forests of the United States and Canada, a legendary evil spirit with endless hunger takes shape. Readers will learn about how this creature became feared through the oral traditions of First Nation members. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning"--Amazon.com.

In 1888, twelve-year-old Will Henry chronicles his apprenticeship with Dr. Warthrop, a New England scientist who hunts and studies real-life monsters, as they discover and attempt to destroy the Wendigo, a creature that starves even as it gorges itself on human flesh.

All of the Junior Chipmunk Scouts gathered around the fire to hear the troop leader tell the terrifying legend of the wendigo- a dreadful creature with a heart of ice. The legend says that the wendigo 's spirit still roams the forest and attacks anyone who dares to speak its name. . . . . Work together to find the wendigo if you ever want to see home again.