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Killer Underwear Invasion! How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories

Elise Gravel

Presented in comics, this book explains disinformation: what it is, why people make it, how it can be recognized, and why it can be dangerous. Round-eyed, colorful characters ask questions and work through scenarios, including political candidates using false news and a misleading advertisement that claims shampoo can cure disease. These examples show how untrue claims can lead to harmful choices and weaken trust in doctors and science. The book examines fake news, conspiracy theories, persuasion, and the consequences of misinformation through illustrated situations.

This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.

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Themes
Government And Civics · Problem Solving · Science · Technology And Engineering
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Published
September 20, 2022
ISBN-13
9781797214917
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
  • 2023Contemporary People, Places, and Issues
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