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The fake news phenomenon

by Harris, Duchess,

Format: Print Book 2018
Availability: Available at 3 Libraries 3 of 3 copies

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Mt. Lebanon Public Library Children's Non-Fiction j 070.4 Har
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Northland Public Library Children's Nonfiction J 070.4 H24
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Summary
The 2016 US presidential election introduced a new term to the media lexicon. The Fake News Phenomenon examines the spread of bogus news sources, the reasons they exist, and the difference between media bias and "fake news." Readers are also provided with tips for how to discern the credibility of a news source. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Contents
The danger of fake news
History of fake news
Why lie?
Bias or lies?
Spotting fake news.
Published Reviews
Booklist Review: "These volumes in the News Literacy series provide solid information that will help readers discern what is true and what's false in the media. The Fake News Phenomenon begins with an egregious example: the shooting at the Comet Ping Pong pizza parlor, where a young man opened fire after hearing it ran a child sex ring out of its basement. The book then goes on to discuss the long history of fake news and its relevance today, providing many examples and discussing their effect on civic life. The colorful format features a mix of stock photos, interesting charts, and informative sidebars as well as critical-thinking prompts and a page of Fast Facts. An important resource that will be especially useful in classroom discussions.--Cooper, Ilene Copyright 2010 Booklist"
From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Additional Information
Series Harris, Duchess. News literacy.
Subjects Fake news -- Juvenile literature.
Journalistic ethics -- Juvenile literature.
Mass media and public opinion -- Juvenile literature.
Fake news.
Mass media and public opinion.
Journalistic ethics.
Journalism.
Publisher Minneapolis, Minnesota :Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing,2018
Language English
Description 48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography Notes Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index.
ISBN 9781532113888
1532113889
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