Catalog Search Results
Author
Series
Publisher
ALA Editions
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Talk of so-called fake news, what it is and what it isn't, is front and center across the media landscape, with new calls for the public to acquire appropriate research and evaluation skills and become more information savvy. But none of this is new for librarians and information professionals, particularly for those who teach information literacy. Cooke, a Library Journal Mover & Shaker, believes that the current situation represents a golden opportunity...
Author
Publisher
Regnery Publishing, a division of Salem Media Group
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Stunned by the turbulence of the 2020 election, millions of Americans are asking the forbidden question: what really happened? It was a devastating triple punch. Capping their four-year campaign to destroy the Trump presidency, the media portrayed a Democratic victory as necessary and inevitable. Big Tech, wielding unprecedented powers, vaporized dissent and erased damning reports about the Biden family's corruption. And Democratic operatives, exploiting...
Author
Series
A blackbriar novel volume 1
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
When an undercover Treadstone agent is murdered in Prague, but none of his superiors know what he was doing there, Blackbriar operatives Helen Jouvert and Donovan Wade are sent to investigate, drawing them into a world of conspiracy and fake news.
The assassination of a Treadstone agent leads two Blackbriar operatives down a rabbit hole of deceit and betrayal in this explosive new series from the world of Robert Ludlum. A car explodes along a quiet...
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Fake news is a . . . problem that affects everyone. It can undermine democracies, negatively impact public health, and destroy reputations. How fake news spreads, the problems fake news causes, how to recognize and keep from spreading it are discussed."--
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A YA Nonfiction book about the history of Fake News and tips for how to spot it"--
Fake news is not a new phenomenon. Otis, a former CIA analyst, takes readers from the ancient Egyptians to the founding fathers to the present day to show the history and impact of misinformation over the centuries. She shares actionable tips on how to spot fake news, and how to make sense of the information we receive each day. Perhaps most importantly, you'll learn...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In this hilarious, yet fact-filled book, Elise Gravel uses her kid-friendly wit and quirky illustration style to break down what fake news is, why people spread it, and how to tell what is real and what isn't. And that's the truth!"--
Author
Publisher
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A guide for Christians about evaluating news sources and participating charitably in online communities"--
"Share if you love Jesus. Scroll past if you follow the devil. Most Christians have seen something asinine like this on Facebook and rightly dismissed it. But not every post on social media is so obviously absurd. As online spaces increase in importance, it is urgent that we as Christians consider how to love our neighbors on the internet-and...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Here's a deep dive into how real journalism works, what fake news is -- and most importantly, how to spot the difference. Organized into chapters that explore fake news and why it's so popular, how real news gets made, some common types of fake news, and how to investigate what you see online, this book is a must-read guide for kids who get most of their information online. With hilarious examples and humorous and lively illustrations, Can You Believe...
17) Fake truth
Author
Series
Publisher
Thomas & Mercer
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Author Ian Ludlow writes great adventures, but after helping Chinese movie star Wang Mei defect to the United States, he becomes the accidental hero of a real-life espionage thriller. Now he's stuck with the actress - and suffering a nasty case of writer's block - when he stumbles into a secret Russian plot using "fake news" to outrage Americans into believing a terrifying lie. The only weapon Ian has against the global conspiracy, and the assassins...
18) Fake news
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Explores fake news through the lenses of history, geography, civics, and economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of fake news in the media.
Author
Series
Saga three tubular volume 1
Publisher
Brave Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A band of parrots is determined to ruin Bonga and Asher's reputation. Bonnie, Bongo, and Asher are excited to join the Smack-A-Ball game in Mushroom Village, but not everyone is so thrilled. Join the animals as they learn about jumping to conclusions, and explore the topic with your family through the BRAVE Challenge at the end of the book.
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Fake news is a term used by politicians and on social media. It can be difficult to know what news sources to trust, or if any can be trusted. The question of whether or not we should trust the news is at the center of this critical thinking exercise, which is also an accessible introduction to media literacy.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Suggest a purchase or request to borrow from another library outside of the Yavapai Library Network via inter-library loan (ILL). Suggest a purchase or ILL