Bigfoot and other Strange Beasts (Graphic Mysteries) - Softcover

Shone, Rob

 
9781905087662: Bigfoot and other Strange Beasts (Graphic Mysteries)

Synopsis

This title contains speech bubbles and strip cartoon-style illustrations, which create a dynamic format that encourages readers to engage with the characters and get involved in the story. "Bigfoot" presents three stories featuring this mysterious creature from America, China and Nepal and looks at evidence supplied by modern science which may help shed light on this enduring unsolved mystery. Opening pages provide background information about the different creatures referred to as Bigfoot. Detailed maps provide a geographical context for the sightings. Closing pages examine the various pieces of evidence which have been claimed as proof of the existence of an as yet unidentified creature, including the infamous Willow Creek film footage claiming to show a bigfoot, and considers the role breakthroughs in scientific technology such as DNA testing, are playing in solving the mystery. Glossary, index and recommended further reading are included. This work helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14, promoting 'positive attitudes to learning', 'knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the world' and 'skills in literacy'.

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Synopsis

This title contains speech bubbles and strip cartoon-style illustrations, which create a dynamic format that encourages readers to engage with the characters and get involved in the story. "Bigfoot" presents three stories featuring this mysterious creature from America, China and Nepal and looks at evidence supplied by modern science which may help shed light on this enduring unsolved mystery. Opening pages provide background information about the different creatures referred to as Bigfoot. Detailed maps provide a geographical context for the sightings. Closing pages examine the various pieces of evidence which have been claimed as proof of the existence of an as yet unidentified creature, including the infamous Willow Creek film footage claiming to show a bigfoot, and considers the role breakthroughs in scientific technology such as DNA testing, are playing in solving the mystery. Glossary, index and recommended further reading are included. This work helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14, promoting 'positive attitudes to learning', 'knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the world' and 'skills in literacy'.

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