Can You Believe It?
How to Spot Fake News and Find the Facts
$28.99
- Hardcover
56 pages
- Release Date
9 June 2022
Summary
Everything kids need to know to tell facts from “fake news” on the internet.
Here’s a comprehensive guide to how real journalism is made, what “fake news” is and, most importantly, how to spot the difference. It provides practical advice, thought-provoking examples, and loads of explanations, definitions, and useful context. Never judgmental, it encourages young people to approach what they find online with skepticism and helps them hone their critical-thinking skills to make good cho…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781525303227 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1525303228 |
| Author: | Joyce Grant, Kathleen Marcotte |
| Publisher: | Kids Can Press |
| Imprint: | Kids Can Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 56 |
| Release Date: | 9 June 2022 |
| Weight: | 460g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 262mm x 235mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
This is an excellent introduction to media literacy for young readers who are bombarded with information daily.– Youth Services Book Review, starred review
… a book to start helping children discern the difference between truth and lies, information and propaganda. - Ron Charles, Book World editor–The Washington Post A must-have resource for school bookshelves, bringing awareness and teaching kids to think critically about social media and fake news.–EFTO Magazine (Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario)… a worthwhile addition to libraries and media literacy curriculum.–Canadian Children’s Book News… this book can be used by readers from all ages and is an excellent resource for learning about fake news and how to identify it.–CM MagazineThis is an excellent introduction to media literacy for young readers who are bombarded with information daily.–Youth Services Book Review, starred reviewA valuable—and entertaining—guide to an important subject.–Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Joyce Grant
Joyce Grant is a freelance journalist and children’s author. She created the popular website Teaching Kids News and has given hundreds of presentations at schools and libraries. She is the award-winning author of several books for children, including Can You Believe It?. Joyce lives with her family in Hamilton, Ontario.
Kathleen Marcotte is an illustrator from the suburbs of Chicago. She earned her BFA in illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). She loves to create playful illustrations that can appeal to both children and adults and has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, American Illustration and 3x3 magazine. She lives in Cleveland, Ohio.
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