Loch Ness Uncovered

Media, Misinformation, and the Greatest Monster Hoax of All Time

von Rebecca Siegel

192 Seiten, Hardcover, ab 10 Jahre

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YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers2025 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Book WinnerCCBC Choices 2025The New York Public Library Best Books for Teens 2024 2025 Texas Topaz ListAn extensively researched, myth-busting account of the world’s most famous monster hoax—the Loch Ness Monster—and a cautionary tale on the dangers of misinformation.In 1934, a man was walking by a lake in the Scottish Highlands when he saw a long-necked creature swimming in the water. He grabbed his camera and snapped a photo. When the photo landed on the front page of the Daily Mail, it shattered the belief that paranormal creatures were pure fiction. But amid the monster-hunting craze, complex conspiracies soon emerged. The Loch Ness Monster became more than a mysterious sea creature—it became a phenomenon that caused people to question their assumptions and dig for the truth. Meticulously researched through primary sources and in-depth interviews with key figures, Loch Ness Uncovered is the fascinating true story of the conspiracy that sparked intrigue worldwide. Complete with archival images, an engaging narrative, and a guide to media literacy, here is a nonfiction book that will transport young readers to the thrilling world of monster mania.

• Themen: Kinder, Jugendliche und Bildung Unterrichtsmaterial Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften, allgemein Kulturwissenschaften
• ISBN: 9781662620232
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 23.04.2024
• Größe: 232 x 153 mm
• Verlag: Astra Publishing House
• Empf. Lesealter: ab 10 Jahre