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Killer Underwear Invasion!

How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories
By Elise Gravel
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Can peanuts grant super strength? Were unicorns found on the moon? Did Martians invade New Jersey? Killer Underwear Invasion! tackles outlandish stories and explores the truth behind them. With humour and quirky illustrations, Elise Gravel explains what fake news is, why it spreads, and how to tell fact from fiction, helping young readers navigate today’s complex media landscape.
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Ideal for children and young readers eager to understand media literacy and critical thinking about the news. Suitable for parents and educators seeking an engaging resource on spotting fake news.

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"In this hilarious, yet fact-filled book, Elise Gravel uses her kid-friendly wit and quirky illustration style to break down what fake news is, why people spread it, and how to tell what is real and what isn't. And that's the truth!"--

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Can peanuts give you super strength? Were unicorns discovered on the moon? Did Martians really invade New Jersey? For anyone who has ever encountered outrageous stories like these and wondered whether they were true, this funny, yet informative book breaks down what fake news is, why people spread it, and how to tell what is true and what isn’t.

With quirky illustrations and a humorous tone, Elise Gravel brings her kid-accessible wit to the increasingly important subject of media literacy and equips younger readers with the skills needed to interact with global news.

Killer Underwear Invasion! is a must-read for those who wish to navigate the world of information with a discerning eye.

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Shelf Awareness praises the book as "wacky, yet easily recognisable," describing it as "entertaining while still delivering a vital message for readers of any age". Their starred review calls it "a powerful resource to have in the never-ending battle against disinformation."

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781797214917

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Chronicle Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 104

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Elise Gravel

About the Author

Elise Gravel has written and illustrated more than 30 books, including La clé à molette which won Canada’s prestigious Governor General’s Literary Award in the illustration category. She has published diverse projects with publishers in both Canada and the U.S. and her books have been translated into a dozen languages. Elise lives with her husband and their children in Montreal.

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