What Do We Know About the Yeti?

What Do We Know About?

by Ben Hubbard, Who H.Q., Manuel Gutiérrez (illustrator)

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Does the ape-like Yeti really roam the Himalayan mountain range?

Not quite human and not quite an animal, the Yeti has been the subject of speculation for centuries. In modern times, the Yeti has become a popular cryptid, appearing in movies, books, and TV shows. Although there are many claimed sightings of the Yeti, there is no real evidence that it exists. This elusive cryptid, also known as the Abominable Snowman, remains a mystery. Does the Yeti truly live in the snowy Himalayas? Have the Sherpa who live there spotted him at the highest altitudes? Here are the facts about what we really know about Yeti sightings, research, and lore.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

112 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 24, 2024

About the author

Ben Hubbard is an accomplished non-fiction author of books for children and adults. He has more than 160 titles to his name and has written on everything from Space, the Samurai and Sharks, to Poison, Pets and the Plantagenets. His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages and can be found in bookshops, libraries and schools around the world.

Reviews

[Daniel Ray · Rating 3 out of 5]

There appears to be some evidence that the a Yeti does exist or perhaps used to exist in the Himalayas. Descriptions in old monk writings, spotting of footprints & an actual claimed sighting 80 years ago.

[Rob · Rating 3 out of 5]

Parents, another win from WhoHQ. Ben Hubbard does not insult his readers' intelligence by creating a narrative that the Yeti definitively exists but gives voice to the possibilities and theories surrounding the existence of this cryptid. It is engaging with appropriate sidebars into related topics. I gave this book just three stars because I'm not in love with the subject matter. *shrugs* Just not a big Yeti or Bigfoot guy and nothing herein really changed that. Still, well written and good for YA readers.

[Arjun Manoj · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned more about the Yeti :D !!

[Della Tingle · Rating 5 out of 5]

These are always the best books for students and adults, too! Just a quick read on a particular subject or person chock full of facts! This book is about the Yeti…real or not? That is the question!

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

A look at where legends about yeti originated, purported sightings/evidence of these creatures, and possible other explanations for the sightings.

I like how balanced this was. It fairly presents possible sightings and possible non-yeti explanations for those sightings/evidence. It was also interesting to learn about the mythology in the Himalayas that corresponds to yeti-like creatures.

Notes on content:
Language: None
Sexual content: None
Violence: A possible attack on local creatures is reported.
Ethnic diversity: Reports from Asian and non-Asian climbers/explorers in the Himalayan region are shared.
LGBTQ+ content: None
Other: This book may become dated as it briefly mentions current theories about Neanderthals, which seem to change frequently.

[Tamara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This entry into the Who HQ series is a basic introduction to the history of Yeti sightings and possible explanations for what exactly the Yeti could be. Upper elementary and middle grades will enjoy this volume if they are into history and/or cryptozoology.

[Cerys · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was OK

[David Monroe · Rating 4 out of 5]

So this was a great book and I learned a lot about the Yeti. Looks like it’s ruled fake tho

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this one!

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

My son and I learned a lot about the yeti!

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Why do people assume that big/tall things are monsters? I think the Yeti would be kind.

[Elexndra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great one in this series

[Jackson Brantley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like how much detail is in this book and that it shows all of the thoughts of some of the characters.

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slightly interesting but not especially compelling.
I can’t think of anyone to whom I would recommend this book.
Lots of “facts” that have all been debunked.

[Kevin Koppelmann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short but interesting. I wish it had gone into the myths behind the legend in different areas and more of the sightings.