03545cam a2200481 i 4500 623750630 TxAuBib 20230119120000.0 220204s2022||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2021061425 9781797214917 hardcover 1797214918 hardcover (OCoLC)1300756650 DLC DLC eng eng rda rda rda DLC rda OCLCO DLC OCLCF TH8 IGP UAH ZLM RNL UKMGB EHH GZD TxAuBib OCLCO OCLCF TH8 IGP UAH ZLM RNL UKMGB EHH GZD TxAuBib rda Gravel, Elise, author. Killer Underwear Invasion : How To spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories / By Elise Gravel. How to spot fake news, disinformation & conspiracy theories. San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2022. 88 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 25 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier sti rdacontent rdamedia rdacarrier What is fake news? -- Why do people make up "news"? -- Why is disinformation such a bad thing? -- What happens when fake news blows up? -- Why do we believe fake news? -- How to tell real news from fake news. A hilarious and timely tool to help kids learn how to tell what news is true and what isn't. Can peanuts give you super strength? Were unicorns discovered on the moon? Did Martians really invade New Jersey? For anyone who has ever encountered outrageous stories like these and wondered whether they were true, this funny, yet informative book breaks down what fake news is, why people spread it, and how to tell what is true and what isn't. With quirky illustrations and a humorous tone, Elise Gravel brings her kid-accessible wit to the increasingly important subject of media literacy and equips younger readers with the skills needed to interact with global news. SERIOUSLY FUNNY: While the topic is serious, the funny text and wacky pictures will tickle any reader's funny bone. IMPORTANT: Misinformation and disinformation are everywhere. It is increasingly important that parents and educators help kids learn how to navigate the confusing, modern media landscape. JUST THE FACTS!: Rather than tackle specific news stories, this book teaches kids how to research and judge information in order to make their own decisions about what to believe. BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR: Whether deciding what products to buy, which organizations to support and what scientific information to believe, being a smart media consumer helps keep ourselves and our communities safer. Perfect for: · Grandparents · Parents · Educators · Librarians. 8-12 years. Grades 3-7. GN500L Lexile. Decoding demand: 91 (very high) Semantic demand: 99 (very high) Syntactic demand: 76 (high) Structure demand: 86 (very high) Lexile. 20230119. Fake news Comic books, strips, etc. Conspiracy theories Comic books, strips, etc. Disinformation Comic books, strips, etc. Misinformation Comic books, strips, etc. Comic books, strips, etc. Educational comics. Nonfiction comics. Graphic novels. Chronicle Books (Firm), publisher. TXKPL