Loch Ness Monster's Unbelievable Science by Anne Appert
Published by Kids Can Press on May 5, 2026
ISBN: 1525312537
Pages: 62
Genres: Non-Fiction
Format: Graphic Novel
Source: MSL Book Review
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With a catchy title and graphic novel approach, this book will be popular with the younger elementary readers. The Loch Ness Monster (call them Ness) explains how puffins got their red beak. However, Ness uses a story as an explanation and when confronted by an actual puffin learns that a story is not an actual scientific fact. The format is cute and playful and throughout the book Ness learns that in order to explain a fact about a bird, research is needed and scientific facts matter more than what you want to believe because it’s fun or cute. A fantastic book that uses humor to explaining the need to conduct research and consult multiple sources before spouting off “facts” about a topic. Back matter includes additional resources and a glossary.

Reviewed by Jill O’Connor, Falmouth Elementary School