There have been accounts of a strange creature in the Scottish loch for centuries, but from 1933 up to today there have been serious efforts to find out just what is lurking in its unusually deep waters. Readers will discover the unusual physical features of Loch Ness as well as natural phenomena that might explain the sightings, at least, some of them. From the famous photograph hoax to Hollywood appearances, readers will be fascinated by humanity's relationship to this particular mythical creature. This book will also inspire readers to sharpen their critical thinking skills with the Debunk It! sidebar. It will enlighten them on the science behind attempts to map the fathoms of the Loch Ness Monster's home.

There have been accounts of a strange creature in the Scottish loch for centuries, but from 1933 up to today there have been serious efforts to find out just what is lurking in its unusually deep waters. Readers will discover the unusual physical features of Loch Ness as well as natural phenomena that might explain the sightings, at least, some of them. From the famous photograph hoax to Hollywood appearances, readers will be fascinated by humanity's relationship to this particular mythical creature. This book will also inspire readers to sharpen their critical thinking skills with the Debunk It! sidebar. It will enlighten them on the science behind attempts to map the fathoms of the Loch Ness Monster's home.

The narrator is a dedicated monster enthusiast, and the reader must help the narrator to decide whether to persue the Loch Ness monster, known as Nessie, or one of the other lake monsters reported in places like Lake Champlain in upstate New York, and the Congo.

Presents arguments for and against the existence of five notable cryptids and challenges the pseudoscience that furthers their legendary statuses, while providing an exploration of the nature and subculture of cryptozoology.

The cold murky waters of Scotland's Loch Ness have been hiding mysterious monsters for nearly 2,000 years. This book delves into the fables, facts, and fallacies surrounding the Loch Ness monster and takes the reader on a fascinating journey to the heart of the Nessie legend.

Like UFO's, Big Foot, and the Bermuda Triangle, the Loch Ness monster continues to fascinate us by the persistence of its mystery. While many authors have focused upon the search for Nessie, Bauer is the first to present a detailed and balanced look at the history of the controversy surrounding this search. Bauer is much more concerned with examining the sociological, psychological, and philosophical aspects of the Loch Ness controversy than with proving or disproving Nessie's existence. He shows that the Nessie phenomenon has much to tell us about how we acquire our beliefs, about the nature of the scientific enterprise, and about the adversarial relationship between mainstream science and "fringe" subjects, such as Nessie. The result of more than a decade of research, Bauer's study includes both famous and little known photos and illustrations, the most complete bibliography yet compiled on the subject, and a list of close to 800 reported sightings. Whether you believe in Nessie or laugh at the mere thought of believing, you'll find The Enigma of Loch Ness both entertaining and enlightening.

Learn all about creatures and monsters throughout history and discover if they're real or not in this 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!

Marine biologist Zachary Wallace once suffered a near-drowning experience in legendary Loch Ness, and now, long-forgotten memories of that experience have begun haunting him. The truth surrounding these memories lies with Zachary's estranged father, Angus Wallace, a wily Highlander on trial for murder. Together the two plunge into a world where the legend of Loch Ness shows its true face. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Something is down there, hiding beneath the murky waters of the legendary Loch Ness. It's enormous. It's deadly. It's older than history itself. And it's not what anyone thought it was. Dr. John Nagle had devoted his life to debunking the myths and rumors surrounding the mysterious Loch Ness Monster. but when all of the provably false sightings and hoaxes were removed, he found a startling and undeniable pattern that led to a truth more incredible and far more terrifying than the legend ever was! The revelation took Nagle and his team on a quest halfway around the world to find an ancient family believed to have the ability to summon the beast at will. The sole remaining member of this secretive bloodline known as the "Callers" was a beautiful school teacher who knew nothing of her heritage until the monster was accidentally called. But could she call it off?