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Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Description
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), charts ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
This book explores differences in reporting about people of different races, as well as why representation in all levels of media is important to combat systemic racism. Racial bias, both implicit and explicit, is easy to see in American news media.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Description
170 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Profiles twenty-five monsters from mythology, folklore, and literature, from Medusa the gorgon and Polyphemus the cyclops to Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow.
5) Famous cars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Description
24 pages : illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and color photographs describe nine famous cars"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Description
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Do you see people who look and talk like you in media? Are the people who have the most influence on you your age, gender, ethnicity, or even body type? How do we understand ourselves if we don t see ourselves represented in the world? Representation in Media takes a careful look at how point of view is crafted to represent the views and ideologies of just a portion of the population, and why lack of diversity in media should matter to us all.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Students today live in a media-rich world of breaking news headlines and social media posts. With the vital information in this book, students will learn how to navigate the many facets of this evolving media so they can stay informed while also objective. Complete with captivating diagrams and photographs, this resource will help students understand how the news and media have evolved, how to spot bias, and how to stay safe online. Students will...
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Description
32 pages : illustrations, color ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"From sports to movies, video games to the news, violence is everywhere in pop culture. Asking Questions about Violence in Pop Culture looks at how we decide what is deemed 'too violent' to show the public, how those standards have changed over time, and what our increasing tolerance of violence says about our culture."--Publisher's website.
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Description
96 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Helaine Becker places six different kinds of monsters under her microscope to expose the proven scientific principles behind the legends. There's also historical background on each monster, as well as trivia and jokes in sidebars, and quizzes at the end of every chapter for readers to test their knowledge. Becker uses the never-ending appetite for all things monster to engage the imaginations of children and get them excited about science, especially...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Description
24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"This series explores disability in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This book explores disability in the media and how people with disabilities are represented. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to LOOK, THINK, MAKE A GUESS, ASK QUESTIONS, and CREATE. Books are authored by writers with disabilities and the series has been developed in partnership with Easterseals who is leading the way to full equity, inclusion,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Description
62 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Primary source photographs combined with strong narration bring the horrific events of 9/11 to readers in historical context. People living at the time saw the planes flying into the towers in real time, on television, changing America's understanding of terrorism. Readers will understand the significance behind this event through text and clips of the event itself via the Capstone 4D augmented reality app"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Description
64 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
From Hollywood blockbusters to the latest video games, much of today's top entertainment relies on the magic of computer graphics to bring wondrous fantasy worlds and unique characters to the screen. Find out how some of the graphic industry's most legendary innovators have changed the field throughout history, and discover whether you've got what it takes to help create some of tomorrow's most incredible computer graphics. -- From cover.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Description
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Read about hoaxes and lies that have been spread in both the past and present, and learn how they have deceived people. Readers will discover tips on how to identify a hoax and learn to think critically about the information they hear every day"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Description
48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"This fascinating book describes the details of three real case studies of investigative journalism about human rights. Stories include journalists exposing slave labor used in other countries for the sea food we buy, child labor in Mexico's coffee fields, and fraud by doctors to deny coal miners their health benefits. Readers will gain an understanding of the research process, the ethical standards journalists must follow, and the perseverance required...
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Description
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"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...
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