Description
This insightful book explores bias in reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic, 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.
Reviews
"Young readers need to know how to think critically and separate the accurate information from the sensationalized. Full-color pictures, timely information, and the current events portrayed make this series interesting, informative, and a useful resource for helping readers make more informed decisions." -School Library Connection "A good resource teachers and parents can use to start a discussion on media coverage and ways to disseminate messages in the media." -School Library Journal
Awards
Winner of A 2021 Junior Library Guild Selection 2021 (United States).
Book Information
ISBN 9781644938645
Author Alex Gatling
Format Hardback
Page Count 48
Imprint Focus Readers
Publisher North Star Editions
Weight(grams) 286g
Reviews
"Young readers need to know how to think critically and separate the accurate information from the sensationalized. Full-color pictures, timely information, and the current events portrayed make this series interesting, informative, and a useful resource for helping readers make more informed decisions." -School Library Connection "A good resource teachers and parents can use to start a discussion on media coverage and ways to disseminate messages in the media." -School Library Journal
Awards
Winner of A 2021 Junior Library Guild Selection 2021 (United States).
Book Information
ISBN 9781644938645
Author Alex Gatling
Format Hardback
Page Count 48
Imprint Focus Readers
Publisher North Star Editions
Weight(grams) 286g
