Tales of zombies have been around in several different forms for centuries. However, they exploded into a pop culture phenomenon in the late 1960s. Since that time, public interest in these creatures has only increased. In an effort to keep the stories fresh, people have often put their own spin on how the zombies act and what caused them to turn into monsters. Full-color photographs and informative fact boxes enhance the engaging main text as it gives readers a glimpse into the evolution of zombies.