Loch Ness uncovered : media, misinformation, and the greatest monster hoax of all time / Rebecca Siegel.

Portion of title Media, misinformation, and the greatest monster hoax of all time
Contents Beginnings -- Wanderlust -- Monster sightings -- Abomination -- Kong -- Silly season -- Money -- Science -- Pictures -- Marmaduke -- The hunt -- Plot -- Hoax -- Success -- Nessie -- Theories -- Retreat -- War -- Flippers -- Truth -- Today -- Tips.
Abstract "'Loch Ness Uncovered' is an 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."-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 172-186) and index.
Spec. audience char. Ages 10 and up Astra Young Readers.
Spec. audience char. Grades 7-9 Astra Young Readers.
Issued in other formOnline version: Rissman, Rebecca. Loch Ness uncovered First edition. New York : Astra Young Readers, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, [2024] 9781662620249
Genre/formlegends (literary genre)
Genre/formHistory.
Genre/formJuvenile works.
Genre/formInformational works.
Genre/formInstructional and educational works.
Genre/formIllustrated works.
Genre/formLegends.
Genre/formDocuments d'information.
Genre/formMatériel d'éducation et de formation.
Genre/formOuvrages illustrés.
Genre/formLégendes.
LCCN2023016602
ISBN9781662620232 (hardcover)
ISBN1662620233
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