Search Results: Returned 13 Results, Displaying Titles 1 - 13
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[2022]., Pre-adolescent, Focus Readers Call No: 070.4 STR Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Focus on media bias.Summary Note: "This insightful book explores bias in reporting on climate change, helping students think critically about where their news comes from"--Provided by publisher.
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c2006., Bearport Pub. Call No: 621.382 Bal Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Which came first?Summary Note: Describes the history behind twenty communication inventions including the television, computer, radio, CD, e-mail, and the Internet.
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-- Entertainment & video gamesBy Bryn, Abby[2022]., Adolescent, Mason Crest Call No: 303.6 0835 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Contemporary issues (Mason Crest Publishers)Summary Note: "Video games and entertainment media are meant to be fun, but games and television shows have also been no stranger to controversy. Politicians, teachers, and parents groups have accused them of glorifying violence, leading to a sedentary lifestyle, and other issues. Others note the potential benefits of entertainment media. The discussion is not clear-cut, and as such, the consensus can be difficult to grasp. This book aims to provide much-needed perspective " -- Back cover.
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Call No: 306 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: History in living memorySummary Note: Looks at how entertainment has changed since the 1950s.
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c2019., Primary, Jump! Call No: 302.23 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: In this book, readers will learn the differences between facts and opinions.
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[2019]., General, Crabtree Publishing Company Call No: 070.4 DAK Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "This timely book describes the details of three real case studies of investigative journalism about health care. Stories include journalists exposing wrongdoing by drug companies, neglect of dying patients in by hospice home-care providers, and lead-poisoning from drinking water in Flint, Michigan. Readers will gain an understanding of the research process, the ethical standards journalists must follow, and the perseverance required to confirm a story and affect change"--
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[2015], Primary, Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint Call No: 302.23 RUS Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Pebble plus. Media literacy for kidsSummary Note: Introduces readers to the media literacy skills needed to evaluate and understand the difference between fact and opinion in media.
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-- Media & communicationc2000., Juvenile, DK Call No: LS 302.2 Gif Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Eyewitness booksSummary Note: An illustrated history of communications and media, discussing body language and gestures, writing, postal systems, the press, radio and television, propaganda, the computer revolution, and many other topics.
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[2018]., Juvenile, Bolt!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom Call No: 398.2 Abd Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: This title focuses on the Mummy and gives information related to his origin, Hollywood influence, and legacy he left behind. The title is complete with beautiful, colorful photographs and simple text.
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[2017]., Juvenile, Mims House Call No: 001.9 PAT Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Do you believe everything you read in the newspaper? Early in August 1937, a news flash came: a sea monster had been spotted lurking off the shore of Nantucket Island. Historically, the Massachusetts island had served as port for whaling ships. Eyewitnesses swore this wasn't a whale, but some new, fearsome creature. As eyewitness account piled up, newspaper stories of the sea monster spread quickly. Across the nation, people shivered in fear. Then, footprints were found on a Nantucket beach. Photographs were sent to prominent biologists for their opinion. Discussion swirled about raising a hunting party. On August 18, news spread across the island: the sea monster had been captured. Islanders ran to the beach and couldn't believe their eyes. This nonfiction picture book is a perfect tool to discuss non-political fake news stories.
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[2019]., Adolescent, Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing Call No: HI-INT 305.4 HAR Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Special reportsSummary Note: The Silence Breakers and the #MeToo Movement explores the movement promoting awareness of sexual abuse, harassment, and assault in the United States. Through this movement, silence breakers have spoken out and held abusers accountable for their actions. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. - From the publisher.
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By Jarrow, Gail[2018]., Juvenile, Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights Call No: HI-INT 791.4 JAR Edition: First edition. Availability:6 of 6 At Location(s) Summary Note: Describes the panic induced when listeners believed Orson Welles' radio broadcast of "The War of the Worlds" to be news of an alien invasion, discussing the context in which the broadcast was aired and why it was so convincing.
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-- Questioning online mediaBy Wan, Guofangc2007., Juvenile, Capstone Press Call No: 025.04 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Fact finders. Media literacySummary Note: "Describes what media is, how the Internet is part of media, and encourages readers to question the medium's influential messages"--Provided by publisher.