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Bigfoot
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 Bigfoot , readers learn about all the sightings and proof of it, from the famous photograph and video to footprints and other evidence. It also discusses additional history about the monster, such as how Bigfoot became a major figure in popular culture, and how other versions of the creature (such as the Yeti) have been seen around the world. Complete with engaging anecdotes, interesting sidebars, and fantastic illustrations, kids won't want to put this book down!
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 Bigfoot , readers learn about all the sightings and proof of it, from the famous photograph and video to footprints and other evidence. It also discusses additional history about the monster, such as how Bigfoot became a major figure in popular culture, and how other versions of the creature (such as the Yeti) have been seen around the world. Complete with engaging anecdotes, interesting sidebars, and fantastic illustrations, kids won't want to put this book down!
128 pages, Hardcover
First published May 2, 2017
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With children curious about bigfoot, I couldn’t wait to grab this book and explore the mysteries regarding the famous legendary Bigfoot. Once we started reading, I realized the book contained a lot more information than I thought. It starts with an overview of the legend and then offers other tales about super-sized beasts like the one-eyed cyclops, Glue-Keek, and the Yeti to name a few. It even discusses all of Bigfoot’s aliases including the Wendigo and Batsquatch!
This children’s nonfiction book is very thought-provoking and teaches kids about true bigfoot sightings and the people behind the supposed discoveries all the way back to some of the first sightings in the 1920’s. You decide whether or not you think Bigfoot is just a hoax. 5*****
Age Range: 8 – 10 years
Grade Level: 3 – 7
Series: Behind the Legend (Book 2)
Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: little bee books (May 2, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1499804261
ISBN-13: 978-1499804263
With children curious about bigfoot, I couldn’t wait to grab this book and explore the mysteries regarding the famous legendary Bigfoot. Once we started reading, I realized the book contained a lot more information than I thought. It starts with an overview of the legend and then offers other tales about super-sized beasts like the one-eyed cyclops, Glue-Keek, and the Yeti to name a few. It even discusses all of Bigfoot’s aliases including the Wendigo and Batsquatch!
This children’s nonfiction book is very thought-provoking and teaches kids about true bigfoot sightings and the people behind the supposed discoveries all the way back to some of the first sightings in the 1920’s. You decide whether or not you think Bigfoot is just a hoax. 5*****
Age Range: 8 – 10 years
Grade Level: 3 – 7
Series: Behind the Legend (Book 2)
Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: little bee books (May 2, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1499804261
ISBN-13: 978-1499804263
July 5, 2017
Cryptids are a subject that is a popular request in elementary school libraries. The Behind the Legend series takes a look at various creatures within the category of cryptid and lets readers decide for themselves if they choose to believe or not. Beginning with the earliest recorded sightings in the 1950s, the author has traced the reports and the descriptions of the creatures. Several of the more well-known sightings are described, including the Patterson-Gimlin video from 1967. The various types of souvenirs and even local festivals are also mentioned. After the details of the reports are put forward, readers are invited to form their own opinions.
The beginning of the book, with its discussion of how giants and gigantic beasts have always featured in myths and legends, ties into the history of man's interest in crytpids and the unknown. The chronological way the material is organized helps to show how the hunt for proof has changed over the years. And the list of sources and suggestions for further reading in the back of the book can satisfy those who are still curious after finishing the book. The illustrations are done in a graphic novel or comic book style, which some may feel is meant to persuade readers that the bigfoot is fictional. Others may simply see it as a current artistic style and not feel there is any hidden agenda in the format.
Overall, it is a book that will help to fill out a popular topic in library collections, even if it doesn't give a final answer to the question of whether the bigfoot is real or not.
I read an ARC that did not have all of the final art included. There may have been some changes before the final publication date.
The beginning of the book, with its discussion of how giants and gigantic beasts have always featured in myths and legends, ties into the history of man's interest in crytpids and the unknown. The chronological way the material is organized helps to show how the hunt for proof has changed over the years. And the list of sources and suggestions for further reading in the back of the book can satisfy those who are still curious after finishing the book. The illustrations are done in a graphic novel or comic book style, which some may feel is meant to persuade readers that the bigfoot is fictional. Others may simply see it as a current artistic style and not feel there is any hidden agenda in the format.
Overall, it is a book that will help to fill out a popular topic in library collections, even if it doesn't give a final answer to the question of whether the bigfoot is real or not.
I read an ARC that did not have all of the final art included. There may have been some changes before the final publication date.
September 27, 2020
My daughter and I read this book as part of of a homeschool class on magical creatures. Although bigfoot is not exactly a magical creature, it is considered a cryptid and that was close enough for our group. This book prepared us for a visit to the BigFoot Museum in the the Georgia Mountains. My biggest issue with the book is that it did not give us any compelling evidence that the creature may exist or that it may exist in the mountains not far from our home. We were not looking for a book to discredit the existence of a North American mountain age, but rather one to give us some kind of evidence to lead us to believe the creature may actually exist. This was a big issue for us because we had attended a symposium on cryptids with an emphasis on "bigfoot" a year before reading this book. Yes, we understand that the scientific community simply does not have proof (proof being the remains of such a creature), but we were looking for stories and evidence that it may exist which the museum had no problem presenting us with. I did find it quite telling that this book was not available in the the museum gift shop while other books on the subject were readily available. If your interested in stories of encounters with a mountain creature that some people refer to as bigfoot, this is not the book for you.
November 18, 2025
Behind the Legend: Bigfoot is a middle-grade nonfiction book written by Erin Peabody and illustrated by Victor Rivas. Is Bigfoot real?
What an interesting look at Bigfoot! I love reading about cryptids, so when I spotted this nonfiction book about Bigfoot on the back cover of Behind the Legend: Werewolves, I had to check it out, along with a copy of The Loch Ness Monster in the same series, the next time I visited the library. I enjoyed it and learned a bit more about this bigfooted creature.
The author does a terrific job of introducing Bigfoot, sharing legends of oversized creatures in folkloric tales, explaining cryptids, providing the backstory of Bigfoot's birth, and presenting both sides of the debate of whether or not Bigfoot really exists. The illustrator created some funtastic illustrations that bring the author's text to life. I love learning about urban legends, so going on this reading adventure to learn more about the legend of Bigfoot was a sasquatchy good time. It was a perfect read for the Cryptid Readathon. I plan on reading The Loch Ness Monster in this series next. I think readers of all ages would enjoy this book.
What an interesting look at Bigfoot! I love reading about cryptids, so when I spotted this nonfiction book about Bigfoot on the back cover of Behind the Legend: Werewolves, I had to check it out, along with a copy of The Loch Ness Monster in the same series, the next time I visited the library. I enjoyed it and learned a bit more about this bigfooted creature.
The author does a terrific job of introducing Bigfoot, sharing legends of oversized creatures in folkloric tales, explaining cryptids, providing the backstory of Bigfoot's birth, and presenting both sides of the debate of whether or not Bigfoot really exists. The illustrator created some funtastic illustrations that bring the author's text to life. I love learning about urban legends, so going on this reading adventure to learn more about the legend of Bigfoot was a sasquatchy good time. It was a perfect read for the Cryptid Readathon. I plan on reading The Loch Ness Monster in this series next. I think readers of all ages would enjoy this book.
July 19, 2024
This is a fun book intended for a younger audience. It is not an exhaustive account of the Bigfoot phenomenon by any means, but it does divulge enough to spark curiosity and further research. The illustrations are humorous and the writing is fair to the subject matter in that there is no bias or inclination to believe or disbelieve. It would have been a perfect book if more of the writing was focused on talking about actual anecdotes and stories. Even the Sierra tapes were not mentioned! Though what was included in the book was interesting and are some of the more concrete articles of evidence that exists on the topic of Bigfoot.
August 7, 2017
How could you not pick up a book that has a cover like this one?! This is a great informational book on the legend of Bigfoot. I'm going to have to read the other ones in this series. It includes very fun illustrations.
2017 Popsugar Reading Challenge: #52 A book based on mythology
2017 Popsugar Reading Challenge: #52 A book based on mythology
February 15, 2024
An okay book overall and the illustrations are fairly decent. Although for a longer and more intimate history of Bigfoot it would be wise to talk with Indigenous peoples, if they wish to speak of Bigfoot.
May 12, 2017
A thorough look at the myth of Bigfoot. Sure to intrigue kids.
June 3, 2017
This book helps readers decide if Sasquatch/Bigfoot is real. Other books in the series are coming soon too! Loch Ness Monster, Werewolves, and Zombies. Grades 3-5
November 6, 2017
3.5 stars
May 13, 2018
Good overview of the subject with perfectly okay illustrations.
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