What Do We Know About the Loch Ness Monster?

What Do We Know About?

by Steve Korté, Who H.Q., Andrew Thomson (Illustrator)

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is the Loch Ness Monster really lurking beneath Scottish waters, or is it just a myth? Find out all that there is to know about the most famous aquatic cryptid!

From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes What Do We Know About?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous crytpids, mysteries, and more.

Also known as Nessie, this creature of the lake's history dates all the way back to the year 565. Since then, there have been photographs and films that allegedly show proof of the monster's existence. But are they fact or fiction? Learn all about the research, expeditions, and tests that provide clues about the Loch Ness Monster and whether or not it is real in this captivating book for young readers!

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens, Middle Grade, Scotland

112 pages, Hardcover

First published November 15, 2022

Reviews

[Sylvia "Chivy" · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book, with some fascinating facts about the history of Loch Ness.
One of the most interesting facts is Loch Ness Lake is 900 feet deep. That's almost as tall as the Eiffel Tower........WOW
A must read.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good overview of Nessie and some other mysterious creatures.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy reading books like this with my 10 year old, who is an avid believer in the Loch Ness Monster. I learned a lot about possible sightings, scientific findings, and other "monsters" believed to have been found in other bodies of water. It's definitely an informative and interesting book.

[Jacob · Rating 5 out of 5]

An epic experiance about the history of the Loch Ness Monster.

[Keshia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book in this series I’ve read. It was pretty good overall. I can definitely see this as a good classroom library book. A lot of neat information in a short chapter book.

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm kind of in love with this book in the series of What is/What was about what we know about the Loch Ness Monster. Somehow I am enamored with the story I didn't know I needed to be obsessed about yet the presentation of evidence, information, history, and science that Korte details in this short book makes me want to 1) travel to Loch Ness and bring a camera, 2) learn more about all the cryptids that exist, 3) and while not necessarily become a crytozoologist, maybe not make fun of those who believe in the yet-to-truly-be-proven animals like Bigfoot and the Yeti for instance.

I learned new details and rewound on a few that I already had heard but I didn't know as much about the area itself that Korte explains at great length.

[Deirdre · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have yet to find a WhoHQ book I haven't loved. Even as an adult, I am always captivated by the books in this series and constantly learning something new. Like the other books in this series, this book is broken down into easy to follow chapters that outline the history and current day legend in a kid-friendly fashion. However, not wanting to ruin the magic of mystery, it never explicitly states that the Loch Ness Monster is most likely not real. What would be the fun in that? Instead it keeps the magic alive by giving all the known facts and letting kids decide for themselves.

[David Monroe · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fascinating read- I learned a lot about the Loch, the monster and the people who witnessed the sightings. Questions remain about whether or not this creature actually exists today or went extinct with the dinosaurs.
I guess my understanding of the Bible and what the book of Job says about the leviathan makes me wonder whether we don’t have a great understanding of the ocean so it’s possible that Nessie exists but is hidden in the murky waters.

[AMY · Rating 5 out of 5]

108 pgs. This fascinating book explores the idea of the Loch Ness Monster, along with many sightings and theories. The author mentions other creatures like cryptids, Niseag, and plesiosaurs. Kids who are interested in mythical and unusual creatures of the world will enjoy reading this one. Timelines and bibliography at the end of the book. Highly recommended for Grades 4-6.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are lots of theories about Nessie and lots of stories of sightings. Some can be explained away as hoaxes and others leave the reader wondering about the truth of the story. This was a good compilation of what is known about the Loch Ness Monster. You will have to determine your answers for yourself.

[Ella Bettinger · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought that this book was a good way to introduce the old legend of the Loch Ness monster in a way that is fun and interesting for kids. I thought that the text was simple and easy to read and the illustrations were very colorful.
(Legend)

[Vani Ghanate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did not know anything about Cryptids or about the Loch Ness monster before reading this book. I’ve only heard about Yetis and about the Bigfoot in references. The book has helped me understand what Cryptids are and about Lock Ness.

[Shelby · Rating 4 out of 5]

My thoughts: All cryptids are real. Like how does something get this much traction over this many years without having any evidence. They're out there. We aren't alone. So many people across cultures and locations have beliefs on these things.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another very good book in the WHOHQ series. I have read about the Loch Ness monster numerous times before but this little book gives a very concise history of trying to track Nessie that sure beats tracking it down in newspaper/magazine/internet articles. Clearly written and well illustrated.

[Jessie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love this series. Just enough info to keep it interesting and teach us things without bogging us down with tons of details. They’re a good launching point for further reading if interests pique too.

[Jj]

Thanks to Penguin Young Readers for the review copy!

[Austin Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good book about the history of Scotland and how it relates to the Loch Ness monster.

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating as always!

[McKenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

i hope my girl nessie always swims in calm waters

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent information and research! Presents all angles in an intriguing way. I want to try more from this series.

[Madi · Rating 4 out of 5]

read w emmett, I really enjoyed it and learned some cool stuff!

[Eileen M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book in one sitting. It was good, well written and informative. Will keep and will collect more books from this series. Will also get books from this series to give to kids in my family.

[Nicole Feli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scottish accent 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 I think she’s an evolved eel species that doesn’t need to swim so low in the water and that people are gullible lil liars!!!! 4.25

[Elexndra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Library borrow

[Elise · Rating 5 out of 5]

That was so interesting!

[Emma-Leigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was actually really interesting! They walk through all of the sightings and theories of Nessie.

[Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good book about the Loch Ness Monster

[Christine Goldsmith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read about my GMA nice friend

[Emily Whitehurst · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent read

[Robin Pelletier · Rating 4 out of 5]

All the rumors and insight that you’ve ever wanted to know about the Loch Noss monster is contained within these pages. I didn’t realize there was so much research that has been done at the Loch! If you need a starting point on the lore and the legend of the Loch Ness monster, here it is!