media literacy

Debunk It! Fake News Edition

Author: John Grant | Publisher: Zest Books | RRP: $25.95 Release Date: 01/02/2020 | Format: Paperback | Pages: 296 ISBN: 978-1942186595 | Age: 13 to 18 years We live in an era of misinformation, much of it spread by authority figures, including politicians, religious leaders, broadcasters, and, of course, apps and websites. With so much bogus information coming from so many sources, how can anyone be expected to discover the truth?

In Debunk It, author John Grant uses modern, ripped-from-the-headlines examples to clearly explain how to identify bad evidence and poor arguments. He provides a roundup of the rhetorical tricks people use when attempting to pull the wool over our eyes, and even offers advice about how to take these unscrupulous pundits down. This revised and expanded edition includes an additional chapter on fake news. So if you’re tired of hearing blowhards spouting off about climate change, history, evolution, medicine, and more, this is the book for you. Debunk It is the ultimate guide for young readers seeking a firmer footing in a world that’s full of holes.

Investigative Journalism that Inspired Change

Author: Diane Dakers RRP: $16.95 ea Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Format: Paperback (pages: 48) Age: 10 to 14 years + Series Release Date: 1/06/2019 Investigative journalists interview sources and methodically work through documents and databases to uncover the truth about issues that affect us all. This important series details the painstaking work behind investigative journalism, and the importance of freedom of the press in uncovering wrongdoing and injustice. Each book features three case studies in which a journalist followed a trail of information to bring an issue to light and affect change. Brief bios of journalists are included, along with a roadmap for readers on how to critically examine and investigate issues.

TITLE Environmental Journalism Health Care Journalism ISBN 978-0778753629 978-0778753636 TITLE Human Rights Journalism Sports Journalism ISBN 978-0778753643 978-0778753650

Searchlight Books ™ — Fake News

Author: Various | Publisher: Lerner Publications | RRP: $16.95 ea Release Date: 01/02/2020 | Pages: 32 | Format: Paperback Size: 17.14 x 22.86 cm | Age: 8 to 11 years These guides define types of fake news and explore how they affect politics and history. Readers will learn how to spot and react to misleading articles. Page Plus QR codes link to additional examples online, where readers can apply their skills.

TITLE What Are Conspiracy Theories? What Are Hoaxes & Lies? ISBN 9781541574724 9781541574731 TITLE What Is Propaganda? What Are Satire & Parody? ISBN 9781541574755 9781541574748