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Book excerpt: "The Beast in the Clouds" by Nathalia Holt

Book excerpt: "The Beast in the Clouds" by Nathalia Holt

In the latest book by the bestselling author of “Rise of the Rocket Girls,” two sons of Theodore Roosevelt set out for China on a quest to find a mythical creature: the giant panda.

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Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
3/5
Bias Level
5/5

Analysis Summary:

The excerpt's factual accuracy is difficult to assess fully without external sources. The claim about Theodore Roosevelt's sons searching for pandas in China seems plausible based on general historical knowledge, but specific details require verification. The excerpt appears neutral in its presentation.

Detailed Analysis:

  • Claim: Two sons of Theodore Roosevelt set out for China on a quest to find a mythical creature: the giant panda.
  • Verification Source #1: No external sources provided. Based on general knowledge, Theodore Roosevelt had sons, and giant pandas are native to China. Whether two of his sons specifically went to China to find pandas requires further verification.
  • Assessment: Unverified
  • Claim: The author is the bestselling author of "Rise of the Rocket Girls."
  • Verification Source #1: No external sources provided. This is a claim about the author's previous work and requires external verification to confirm its 'bestselling' status.
  • Assessment: Unverified

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

  • Lacking external verification sources, assessment relies on general knowledge and plausibility.