Is the loch ness monster real? 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 through a scientific, myth-busting lens. 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! Read more about The Loch Ness Monster

After moving to the Western Isles to live with her grandparents, Fiona McConville learns about her mother’s strange ways with the seals and seabirds; hears stories of the selkies, mythological creatures that are half seal and half human; and begins to wonders about her baby brother, Jamie, who disappeared long ago but whom fishermen claim to have seen. Fiona is determined to find Jamie and enlists her cousin Rory to help. When her grandparents are suddenly threatened with eviction, Fiona and Rory go into action. Read more about Secret of the Ron Mor Skerry

Describes how the culture of Scotland is reflected in its many festivals, including Up-Helly-Aa, the Highlands Games, and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Read more about Scotland

Engaging images accompany information about Scotland. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text covering topics such as location, people, communities, wildlife, landscape and climate, work and school, food celebrations, customs and more! Read more about Scotland

The Coming of the Unicorn includes tales of cunning foxes and storytelling cats, hunchbacked ogres and beautiful unicorns, helpful broonies and mysterious fairies, rich kings and fearsome warriors, as well as stories about ordinary folks trying to make their way in the world.

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