In this, her fourth book, science writer Shirley Siluk explores a cultural icon that's -- literally and figuratively -- hard to kill: the zombie. From the zombie's earliest appearances in ancient mythology to its dead-serious impact on our understanding of consciousness, the science of pandemics and modern society, this book covers it all in an easy-to-read, entertaining - yet enlightening - style. "100 Cool Things about Zombies" makes a fun read for both adults and older kids (12 and up).