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Author:Heather C. Hudak
Nuclear Weapons and the Arms Race
This timely title discusses the creation of the atom bomb and the post-World War II nuclear arms race that shaped the consciousness of generations. Primary and secondary source materials such as contemporary photos, speeches, letters, and newspaper accounts are examined, offering readers insight into...- $10.95
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Author:Insight Editions
Star Wars: Galactic Baking Gift Set: The Official Cookbook of Sweet and Savory Treats from Tatooine, Hoth, and Beyond
Embark on a baking journey through the Star Wars galaxy, and craft scrumptious treats inspired by fan-favorite planets. Includes an exclusive rubber spatula and measuring spoon set! Get ready to tour the galaxy with this baking cookbook gift set inspired by the snowdrifts of...- $35.00
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Author:Jill Keppeler
Fake News
As news media has moved past the requirement of using established, trusted sources, and as the cry of "fake news" is used for both false sources and facts that people dislike, it has become more difficult to know what to trust. With this informative...- $33.47
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Author:Kristine Mlis Spanier
Using Primary Sources
In this book, readers will learn how to identify and use primary sources. Carefully-leveled text and vibrant, full-color photographs help readers understand that an informed citizenship relies on the critical and responsible usage of media and information. Using Primary Sources features reading tips for...- $26.99
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Author:Jen Green
Advertising
Advertising, which aims to influence the thinking and behavior of consumers around the world, is a multibillion-dollar industry. People are exposed to many different forms of advertising every day, including TV and radio commercials, newspaper and magazine ads, posters and billboards, direct mail, and...- $12.75
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Author:Stephanie Spinner
Who Is Steven Spielberg?
While other kids played sports, Steven Spielberg was writing scripts and figuring out camera angles. He went from entertaining his Boy Scout troop with home movies to amazing audiences around the world with epic blockbusters. He has directed four of the most successful films...- $18.25
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Author:Alistair D. Swale
Anime Aesthetics: Japanese Animation and the 'Post-Cinematic' Imagination
Japanese animation has been given fulsome academic commentary in recent years. However, there is arguably a need for a more philosophically consistent and theoretically integrated engagement. While this book covers the key thinkers of contemporary aesthetic theory, it aims to reground reflection on anime...- $99.99
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Author:Matthew Anniss
Create Your Own Web Site or Blog
Want to make your own web site or blog, but don't know where to start? Think you could be the next online sensation? This book is packed with practical tips on how to make your own web site or blog, from planning and preparing...- $35.99
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Author:Natalie Hyde
Search for the Northwest Passage
An obsession for hundreds of years, the search for the fabled Northwest Passage from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific is a tale of ambition, fear, folktales, courage, and controversy. This engaging title reveals the motivations of the many countries and explorers who played...- $11.95
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Author:Diane Dakers
Information Literacy and Fake News
In this age of fast-paced social media, news and views are shared throughout the world in seconds. This timely title critically examines the elements of journalism, truth and perspective, sources of news, as well as bias and objectivity to help readers make informed choices...- $9.95
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Author:Mari C. Schuh
Let's Find Ads on Clothing
What do the words and pictures on your shirt or shoes mean? Why did someone put those things on your clothes? Readers will learn to identify and evaluate the advertisements they see on clothing. Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand the role...- $23.99
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Author:Mari C. Schuh
Let's Find Ads in Magazines
Magazines have stories, pictures, and ads. Companies put ads in magazines to sell products. What do magazine ads look like? And what is their purpose? Readers will learn to identify and evaluate the advertisements they see in magazines. Accessible text and explanatory photos help...- $23.99
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Author:Aidan M. Ryan
Recognizing Bias
The news media has long functioned as the American Fourth Estate, at its best correcting abuses of power in government and business, and at its worst amplifying the biases of reporters and publishers and promoting them as "truth." The explosion of new forms of...- $35.93
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Author:Jacqueline Conciatore Senter
Navigating Filter Bubbles
Facebook, Google, and other major internet companies track clicks and use that data to provide personalized content. More and more, each person encounters a unique online world, what some experts call a "web of one." This essential resource explores what filter bubbles are and...- $35.93
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Author:Diane Dakers
Sports Journalism
This absorbing book describes the details of three real case studies of investigative journalism about sports. Stories include journalists exposing the FIFA soccer scandal and Olympic committee wrongdoings, the promotion of violence in hockey leading to death, and the abuse of USA gymnasts by...- $33.27
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Author:Diane Dakers
Health Care Journalism
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...- $33.27
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Author:de Nichols
Art of Protest: Creating, Discovering, and Activating Art for Your Revolution
From Keith Haring to Extinction Rebellion, the civil rights movement to Black Lives Matter, what does a revolution look like? Discover the power of words and images in this thought-provoking look at protest art by highly acclaimed artivist De Nichols. From the psychedelic typography...- $19.99
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Author:Heather C. Hudak
Universal Health Care
The World Health Organization defines Universal Health Care (UHC) as all individuals and communities receiving the health services needed without suffering financial hardship. Of the 33 developed countries in the world, 32 have some form of Universal Health Care. Over 800 million people around...- $33.27
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Author:Natalie Hyde
Plastics Dependency
We use it every day in products as varied as prescription drugs, toys, and toothbrushes. In less than a century, plastics have become integral to our daily lives. But plastic waste also clogs Earth's oceans and other water bodies. Research has shown that microplastics...- $33.27
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Author:Heather C. Hudak
Education Equality
The 2019 college admissions scandal in the United States, where more and 50 people were involved in a $25 million dollar bribery scheme, brought the issue of equality and equity in education to public attention in a shocking way. But education equality is about...- $33.27
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Author:Laura Perdew
Asking Questions about Food Advertising
Food advertising is seemingly everywhere. But what messages are advertisers sending when they try to get consumers to purchase their products? Asking Questions about Food Advertising looks at who pays for ads, their intended targets, and the tricks of the trade used to influence...- $14.21
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Author:Jill Keppeler
Online Journalists
Journalism has been a profession for a long time, but as news sources move online, it's changing into a field that makes increasing use of social media and other tools. This informative volume will show would-be writers and reporters how online journalists use these...- $28.27
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Author:Danielle Haynes
Opinion vs. News
News websites, TV news, radio news, and newspapers can all contain both opinion pieces and news stories, but how can you tell the difference? With real-life examples and historical facts, this fascinating book shows readers how to differentiate between these two major sections of...- $27.93
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Author:Jill Keppeler
Journalism Ethics
One way to be a thoughtful consumer of the news is to pay attention to the quality of the news sources you watch, listen to, and read. Good journalists follow a code of ethics when preparing and delivering news reports. Through age-appropriate language and...- $27.93
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Author:Monika Davies
Photographs Throughout American History
"A photograph is worth a thousand words" has never been more fitting than in this thought-provoking book. Photographs serve as snapshots of time, capturing the emotions, humanity, and history of a specific moment. Since the camera's invention, photographs have captured pivotal moments that defined...- $28.27
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Author:Jill Keppeler
Newspapers Throughout American History
The United States' Founding Fathers knew how important a free press could be to their great experiment in democracy. It was so important that they protected that freedom in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Throughout the history of the United States, newspapers...- $28.27
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Author:Wil Mara
Streaming TV
Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Streaming TV in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of the growing...- $32.07
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Author:Wil Mara
Violence in Pop Culture
Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Violence in Pop Culture in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of...- $32.07
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Author:Wil Mara
The Movie Industry
Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, The Movie Industry in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of the...- $32.07
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Author:Gail Jarrow
Spooked!: How a Radio Broadcast and the War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America
A Washington Post Best Children's Book This book for young readers explores in riveting detail the false panic created by the famous War of the Worlds radio broadcast from 1938--as well as the repercussions of "fake news" today. On the night of October 30,...- $22.99
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Author:Darcy Pattison
The Nantucket Sea Monster: A Fake News Story
JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION2018 National Council of Teacher's of English (NCTE) Notable Children's Book in Language ArtsA NON-POLITICAL FAKE NEWS STORY FOR KIDS: EXAMPLE OF 1ST AMENDMENT FREE PRESS ISSUESDo you believe everything you read in the newspaper?Early in August 1937, a news flash...- $11.99
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Author:Shari Graydon
Made You Look: How Advertising Works and Why You Should Know
THE kids' survival guide to advertising, revised and updated for the digital age. Ads are everywhere these days: they are trying to be your friend on Facebook, popping up in the background of your videogame, and even messaging your phone when you walk by...- $16.95
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Author:Bluebean
Video Games
Classic games for playful babies--level up your little gamer and "spark imaginative play" (School Library Journal) 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...- $8.99
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Author:Stephanie Spinner
Who Is Steven Spielberg?
While other kids played sports, Steven Spielberg was writing scripts and figuring out camera angles. He went from entertaining his Boy Scout troop with home movies to amazing audiences around the world with epic blockbusters. He has directed four of the most successful films...- $6.99
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Author:Editors of Cider Mill Press
The Young Influencer's Handbook: Build Your Brand, Gain Followers, Secure Sponsorships, and Create Click-Worthy Content
The Young Influencer's Handbook is the ultimate guide for aspiring social media influencers. Written by an established social media influencer who is directly involved in the lifestyle, this book covers a wide range of topics, including perfecting content, digital marketing, caption writing, photo and...- $12.95
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Author:Robin Terry Brown
Breaking the News: What's Real, What's Not, and Why the Difference Matters
In this timely and relevant title, National Geographic Kids shines a light on the history of news to reveal where we started, how far we've come, and the serious impact that misinterpretation and misinformation can have on the world. Headlines leap out at us...- $29.90
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Author:Robin Terry Brown
Breaking the News: What's Real, What's Not, and Why the Difference Matters
In this timely and relevant title, National Geographic Kids shines a light on the history of news to reveal where we started, how far we've come, and the serious impact that misinterpretation and misinformation can have on the world. Headlines leap out at us...- $19.99
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Author:Cynthia L. Copeland
Cub
"Raina Telgemeier fans will lap this up." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books A laugh-out-loud funny and empowering graphic memoir about growing up and finding your voice. Twelve-year-old Cindy has just dipped a toe into seventh-grade drama--with its complicated friendships, bullies, and...- $12.95
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Author:Darcy Pattison
The Nantucket Sea Monster: A Fake News Story
A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION2018 National Council of Teacher's of English (NCTE) Notable Children's Book in Language ArtsDo 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...- $25.99
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Author:Bluebean
Role-Playing Games
Classic games for playful babies--initiate baby's first quest in Gamer Baby: Role-Playing Games! "What better way to introduce your little one to your favorite pastime than to make it their favorite board book?" --Shelf Awareness A roll of the die could mean you cross...- $8.99
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Author:Pam Pollack
Who Is George Lucas?
As a child his passions were comics and cars, but George Lucas grew up to be one of the most successful filmmakers of all time. He is a producer, screenwriter, director and entrepreneur whose company Lucasfilms pioneered the movie effects that changed the world...- $5.99
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Author:Mark Brake
The Super Cool Science of Star Wars: The Saber-Swirling Science Behind the Death Star, Aliens, and Life in That Galaxy Far, Far Away!
Learn about the science used by Luke Skywalker, Kylo Ren, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and more in the Star Wars galaxy. Star Wars has captured the hearts and imaginations of sci-fi fans worldwide. We all marvel at its dazzling variety of aliens, spaceships,...- $12.99
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Author:Erica Fyvie
Mad for Ads: How Advertising Gets (and Stays) in Our Heads
This amusing and engaging behind-the-scenes look at advertising and its influence will help kids decode the ads that surround them every day and make smart decisions. For children growing up in an advertising-saturated world, here's an eye-opening explanation of what advertising is, how it...- $17.99
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Author:Susan Engle
Robert Sengstacke Abbott: A Man, a Paper, and a Parade
Robert Sengstacke Abbott: A Man, a Paper, and a Parade is the biography of Robert Abbott, who founded The Chicago Defender, one of the first influential newspapers for African Americans, in 1905. Through the medium of this publication, Robert Abbott was able to uplift...- $9.95
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Author:Nelson George
What Is Hip-Hop?
"Morse and Yi (the team behind What Is Punk?) highlight hip-hop's cultural hegemony via an impressively encyclopedic parade of rhyming biographies. Yi's meticulously styled clay figures are as magical as in the previous book, combining profound expressiveness with the playfulness of action figures. Her...- $15.95
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Author:Eric Morse
What Is Punk?
--One of The Globe and Mail's Best Books of 2015 "A punk primer for the youngest set. . . . Yi's incredibly detailed clay figures are a kinetic and inspired art choice. Their crazy creativity matches the expressive spirit of punk. . . ....- $15.95
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Author:Linda Barrett Osborne
Guardians of Liberty: Freedom of the Press and the Nature of News
This illustrated introduction to the crucial role of First Amendment rights and press freedom "enlightens and entertains readers of any age" (Michael Dirda, Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post critic).Guardians of Liberty explores the essential and basic American ideal of freedom of the press. Allowing the...- $18.99
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Author:Connor Stratton
Bias in Reporting on Climate Change
This insightful book explores bias in reporting on climate change, 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...- $11.95
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Author:Eric Braun
Can You Become a Social Media Influencer?: An Interactive Adventure
Do you want to make social media your microphone to the world? Maybe you're a trend-setter or a social justice leader. Now is your chance to set out a path to social media domination. Face real-life choices that will help you learn about marketing,...- $34.65
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Author:Celeste Conway
Body Image and the Media
Body Image and the Media provides a balanced look at a hot-button topic. Explore the pros and cons of the idealized portrayal of people in different types of media, what effects this has on a boy's or girl's body image, the dangers of a...- $18.50
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