• Breaking News: Why Media Matters (Orca Think #10)

Breaking News: Why Media Matters
(Orca Think #10)

Author
Illustrator
Julie McLaughlin
Publication Date
May 16, 2023
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction /  6th − 7th
Breaking News: Why Media Matters (Orca Think #10)

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Description

The news can inform and inspire, but it can also misinform and mislead.

Becoming a savvy news consumer is more important than ever as people are spending an increasing amount of time on the internet and social media, where they're exposed to fake news and clickbait. And as major news events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have shown us, the global spread of misinformation and disinformation puts lives at risk and accurate and reliable information can save lives.

Breaking News: Why Media Matters helps kids become critical news consumers and teaches them how to tell fact from fiction. It explores the history of the media industry, the important roles the news plays today and the challenges it faces, and it gives kids the tools they need to find the news they can use.

Publication date
May 16, 2023
Classification
Non-fiction
Page Count
-
ISBN-13
9781459826564
Lexile Measure
1170
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Series
Orca Think
BISAC categories
JNF011000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers
JNF060000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Media Studies
JNF039040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Performing Arts | Television & Radio
JNF012030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Computers | Internet
Library of Congress categories
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Kirkus

Solid advice to aspiring reporters, a glossary, and strong resource recommendations complete the picture. A welcome look at how journalists shine a light on the world.

ALA/Booklist

One of the book’s strengths lies in its easily digestible content, which utilizes colorful images (photos and cartoon art) and real world examples that help readers become engaged citizens and find news that they can trust.

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