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The Resource Can you believe it? : how to spot fake news and find the facts, written by Joyce Grant ; illustrated by Kathleen Marcotte

Can you believe it? : how to spot fake news and find the facts, written by Joyce Grant ; illustrated by Kathleen Marcotte

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"Here's a deep dive into how real journalism works, what fake news is -- and most importantly, how to spot the difference. Organized into chapters that explore fake news and why it's so popular, how real news gets made, some common types of fake news, and how to investigate what you see online, this book is a must-read guide for kids who get most of their information online. With hilarious examples and humorous and lively illustrations, Can You Believe It? teaches critical thinking skills AND makes them fun. Readers will become familiar with everything from clickbait to advertorials, learning along the way about how bias creeps into fake news, why celebrity Instagram posts may not always be truthful, and why they should be extra suspicious of anything that makes them feel super smart. Thanks to two step-by-step guides to deconstructing fake news articles, and an additional article kids can use to test themselves, as well as a number of tips to keep in mind when browsing online, readers are empowered to build their skills. An engaging, understanding tone never talks down to kids, and a mix of illustration styles, from comics to fake news examples, makes tricky concepts visually appealing. Supported by backmatter that includes an author's note, a glossary, sources, and an index, this book contains everything kids need -- they'll never fall for fake news again!"--Provided by publisher
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
55 pages
Contents
  • Introduction: Gotcha! Spotting fake news
  • Real or fake?
  • The good stuff
  • Whoops! Mistakes happen
  • Not quite fake, not quite real
  • Become an investigator
  • And now for the good news!
  • Conclusion: Critical thinking really is critical
Isbn
9781525303227
Instance
Label
Can you believe it? : how to spot fake news and find the facts
Title
Can you believe it?
Title remainder
how to spot fake news and find the facts
Statement of responsibility
written by Joyce Grant ; illustrated by Kathleen Marcotte
Creator
Contributor
Author
Illustrator
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
"Here's a deep dive into how real journalism works, what fake news is -- and most importantly, how to spot the difference. Organized into chapters that explore fake news and why it's so popular, how real news gets made, some common types of fake news, and how to investigate what you see online, this book is a must-read guide for kids who get most of their information online. With hilarious examples and humorous and lively illustrations, Can You Believe It? teaches critical thinking skills AND makes them fun. Readers will become familiar with everything from clickbait to advertorials, learning along the way about how bias creeps into fake news, why celebrity Instagram posts may not always be truthful, and why they should be extra suspicious of anything that makes them feel super smart. Thanks to two step-by-step guides to deconstructing fake news articles, and an additional article kids can use to test themselves, as well as a number of tips to keep in mind when browsing online, readers are empowered to build their skills. An engaging, understanding tone never talks down to kids, and a mix of illustration styles, from comics to fake news examples, makes tricky concepts visually appealing. Supported by backmatter that includes an author's note, a glossary, sources, and an index, this book contains everything kids need -- they'll never fall for fake news again!"--Provided by publisher
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NLC
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1963-
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Grant, Joyce
Dewey number
  • j70.4/3
  • 070.43
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
LC call number
PN4784.F27
LC item number
G73 2022
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
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Marcotte, Kathleen
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  • Fake news
  • Media literacy
  • Fake news
  • Media literacy
  • Fake news
  • Media literacy
Target audience
juvenile
Label
Can you believe it? : how to spot fake news and find the facts, written by Joyce Grant ; illustrated by Kathleen Marcotte
Instantiates
Publication
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
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volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
  • text
  • still image
Content type code
  • txt
  • sti
Content type MARC source
  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
Contents
Introduction: Gotcha! Spotting fake news -- Real or fake? -- The good stuff -- Whoops! Mistakes happen -- Not quite fake, not quite real -- Become an investigator -- And now for the good news! -- Conclusion: Critical thinking really is critical
Control code
on1246678390
Dimensions
26 cm
Extent
55 pages
Isbn
9781525303227
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
color illustrations
Label
Can you believe it? : how to spot fake news and find the facts, written by Joyce Grant ; illustrated by Kathleen Marcotte
Publication
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
  • text
  • still image
Content type code
  • txt
  • sti
Content type MARC source
  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
Contents
Introduction: Gotcha! Spotting fake news -- Real or fake? -- The good stuff -- Whoops! Mistakes happen -- Not quite fake, not quite real -- Become an investigator -- And now for the good news! -- Conclusion: Critical thinking really is critical
Control code
on1246678390
Dimensions
26 cm
Extent
55 pages
Isbn
9781525303227
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
color illustrations

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