The 2016 US presidential election introduced a new term to the media lexicon. The Fake News Phenomenon examines the spread of bogus news sources, the reasons they exist, and the difference between media bias and “fake news.” Readers are also provided with tips for how to discern the credibility of a news source. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources,...
12 Great Moments That Changed Radio History (Great Moments in Media)
by Angie Smibert
Companion to the #1 New York Times bestselling House of Night books, soon to be adapted into a Netflix series The House of Night is no ordinary school—and not just because it's for vampyres. It's a place where magic, religion, folklore, and mythology from multiple traditions merry meet and meld to create something incredible and new. In Nyx in the House of Night—a 2-color illustrated companion to the House of Night series—some of your favorite YA authors, plus a few experts, help you navigate...
Video games, movies, toys, and social media apps are all popular sources of entertainment. This fun series shows off the companies behind top brands, their history, and the products and experiences they provide. Learn fun facts about the popular Disney brand. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading simple and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources f...
This book encourages readers to imagine themselves as explorers of the paranormal on the trail of aliens. It describes how aliens might travel to Earth and from where, what they might look like and how they might behave, drawing on examples from fiction, history and from around the world to describe people's continuing fascination with the possible existence of extra-terrestrial life forms.
This insightful book explores the fake news phenomenon, helping students think critically about where their news comes from. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two "Consider This" special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5–6 and interest levels of grades 5–9.
Film It!: Youtube Projects for the Real World (Cool Social Media)
by Carolyn Bernhardt
Viral News on Social Media (Young Citizen's Guide to News Literacy)
by Paul Lane
Fact, Fiction, and Opinions: The Differences Between Ads, Blogs, News Reports, and Other Media (All About Media)
by Brien J. Jennings
Little Rock Girl 1957: How a Photograph Changed the Fight for Integration
by Shelley Tougas
Lego Star Wars: the Yoda Chronicles Trilogy (LEGO Star Wars)
by Ace Landers
LEGO STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES OUT is a rip-roaring Lego adventure that sees everyone's favourite rebels set out to protect the galaxy once more. The Death Star has been destroyed, but the Empire isn't going down so easily. They are rebuilding the space station, and the Emperor is madder than ever. But while Darth Vader deals with the return of Darth Maul, it's up to heroes Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and their friends to travel to Naboo, save the day, and escape from...teenage...
Mapographica: Art, Culture and Sport (Mapographica)
by Jon Richards and Ed Simkins
This is not just another atlas! From the biggest movie producers around the world to the most attended festivals; from astounding architecture - ancient and new - to global sporting achievements; Art, Culture and Sport takes a unique look at our globe. Using innovatively designed maps alongside infographics, graphs and icons, this book explores the bigger picture of topics such as cultures around the globe, scientific achievements, amazing sporting feats and the arts. Explore in-depth what the r...
Shoot Epic Short Documentaries (Make a Movie!)
by Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Are you looking for a way to share that amazing true story? Sometimes reality can be more entertaning than fiction. Try shooting a short documentary! Learn how to plan, cast, shoot and edit a short film. Then share it with your friends.
This book presents a detailed analysis of digital media as it is currently being used by visual artists. It places these works into a theoretical framework that is useful for research in fields such as Media Studies, Studio Art, and Art and Design Education. The primary goal is to emphasize the multidisciplinary aspects of digital visual art, and to propose a field of study that is unique to this type of art. Digital Visual Art Education combines theories of temporality and multilinearity from m...
In recent years, the news media and its function in US society have become major topics of conversation and debate. The News Literacy series examines several key issues in modern news and gives readers tips on how to view the media through a more informed and sophisticated lens. Topics include the importance of quality journalism, the encroachment of advertising in traditional news spaces, and how to determine whether sources are credible or truly are “fake news.” Aligned to Common Core Standard...
This timely series investigates how the media report on several important issues, and how that reporting affects the information that people receive. Each book in the series examines a different aspect of media bias, enabling readers to think critically about where their news comes from. Each book includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two "Consider This" special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is...
Breaker Boys: How a Photograph Helped End Child Labor
by Michael Burgan
Classic games for playful babies-level up your little gamer in Gamer Baby: Video Games! Grab your controller! Are you ready to play? Time to pick a character. Which one do you want to be? With this adorable baby book, it's never too early for your little gamer to graduate from NPC to protagonist! Simple descriptions of game play-from gamepad controls to bosses-and vibrant characters make video games exciting and easy for all ages. Jump and duck and run at the tap of a button. Overcome obstacles...
What does it mean to stay safe online? What exactly is Internet safety? Emerging readers need to know these important concepts. Straightforward, neutral text and vivid photographs provide readers with the tools they need to be successful and safe users of all types of media.