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Fake News

By Tom Jackson
Series: What's the Issue?
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In Fake News by Tom Jackson, young readers are introduced to the concept of misinformation in an engaging and educational way. The book explores how false news stories can spread, the impact they might have, and the importance of verifying information. It's both informative and entertaining, aimed at helping children understand the significance of fact-checking in today's digital age.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this children's book if you're keen on introducing young readers to the concept of distinguishing fact from fiction in a fun and educational way. The engaging illustrations and interactive elements are designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking, making it a compelling choice for both kids and parents interested in media literacy.

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Fake News

What is fake news? How can the news be wrong? How do we know if what were reading is true or not? This book helps answer these questions and provides kids with the necessary knowledge to make up their own minds on fake news and the media as a whole.

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What is fake news? How can the news be wrong? How do we know if what we're reading is true or not?

The concept of fake news and the media as a whole is discussed as part of the What's the Issue series. What's the Issue asks, "what's all the fuss about?" It reviews what is at stake when we think about fake news, with the aim of helping young people to understand this difficult subject and provide them with the tools to inform their own opinions on the issue.

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Fake News by Tom Jackson is praised for its timely exploration of media influence and the responsibilities that come with it. The book encourages children to engage in critical thinking, providing them with the tools to question and analyse the information presented to them.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711250321

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: words & pictures

Illustration: 45

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Cristina Guitian
  • Illustrated by Cristina Guitian

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 96

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Science & Nature Series: What's the Issue? Tom Jackson

About the Author

Tom Jackson is a writer specialising in science and technology for children and adults. Titles include Chilled: How Refrigeration Changed the World and Might Do So Again and Philosophy: An Illustrated History of Thought.

Cristina Guitian is an illustrator living and working in London. Her distinct style of hand-drawn characters and typography creates surreal worlds filled with hybrid creatures that won her a Bronze Award, Best of British illustration in 2009. Cristina has also created installations for Victoria Revealed, a permanent exhibition at Kensington Palace, and has been featured in the prestigious D&DA Annual.

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