Is It Real? the Loch Ness Monster

Follow along as award-winning author Candace Fleming uses all of her nonfiction tools and storytelling prowess to investigate the enduring mystery surrounding the existence of the Loch Ness Monster. Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched,beautifully writtenand thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle-grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skillsso that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our pastparticipate in essential discussions about our presentand work to grow and build our future. Is it an otter? Is it a seal? Is it a log? Or is it a monsterlurking beneath the surface? Dive inand you may just find out… Nestled in the hills of Scotland lies Loch Nessa deepmurky lake with a longstoried history. But we know it as the home of the Loch Ness Monstera mysterious creature that has long captivated the imaginations of people around the world. In 1933the most well-known article detailing an eyewitness account of the Loch Ness Monster was publishedgaining immediate public attention. Since thennumerous articles have been published by people claiming to have seen the legenda creature described as looking like a dinosauror dragon. Thenin 1934the first photographs of the creature were released. The race was on to uncover the truth. Decades laterafter numerous expeditionsdocumentariesfirsthand accountspicturesand videosthe world still questions the existence of this monster. NowSibert Award-winning author Candace Fleming uses all of her nonfiction toolsinvestigatory skillsand storytelling prowess to dive into the legend. Follow along as she considers the evidence and tries to discern between fact and fictionall in hopes of finding the answer to the question that has long inspired the world: is the Loch Ness Monster factor fiction?