Loch Ness Monster

Behind the Legend: The Loch Ness Monster (Hardcover)

Behind the Legend Series

By Erin Peabody, Illustrated by Victor Rivas

$17.99 US / $23.99 CAN

Examine the evidence and decipher the clues to decide which legendary creatures really exist in Behind the Legend, a new nonfiction series!

Behind the Legend looks at creatures and monsters throughout history and analyzes them through a scientific, mythbusting lens, debating whether or not the sightings and evidence provided are adequate proof of their existence. In The Loch Ness Monster, readers learn about all the sightings and “proof” of it, from the famous photograph to the huge “footprints” found by the Loch. It also discusses other history about the monster, such as how Nessie became a major figure in popular culture, and other mythical beings that came from Scotland. Complete with engaging anecdotes, interesting sidebars, and fantastic illustrations, kids won’t want to put this book down!

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Book Details

ISBN9781499804249
Page Count128
FormatHardcover
SubformatMiddle-Grade Nonfiction
Trim size7" x 9"
Age range8-10
Publication dateMay 2, 2017
Publication seasonSummer 2017
RightsWorld

Author/Illustrator Bio

  • Erin Peabody, author of the Behind the Legend series, loves getting young people excited about the fascinating and quirky workings of our natural world. She's worked as a park ranger at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the Dry Tortugas in the Gulf of Mexico, and Yellowstone, before becoming an author. Among her favorite topics are grizzly bears, sea turtles, carnivorous crickets, and geysers that spout once a century. Erin lives with her husband, daughter, and yellow lab, Luna, in the leafy hills of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Product Description

Examine the evidence and decipher the clues to decide which legendary creatures really exist in Behind the Legend, a new nonfiction series!

Behind the Legend looks at creatures and monsters throughout history and analyzes them through a scientific, mythbusting lens, debating whether or not the sightings and evidence provided are adequate proof of their existence. In The Loch Ness Monster, readers learn about all the sightings and “proof” of it, from the famous photograph to the huge “footprints” found by the Loch. It also discusses other history about the monster, such as how Nessie became a major figure in popular culture, and other mythical beings that came from Scotland. Complete with engaging anecdotes, interesting sidebars, and fantastic illustrations, kids won’t want to put this book down!

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