Spotting Fake News & Internet Safety (Kids/Teens)

Books for kids and teens on thinking critically and being safe online.

Updated December 18, 2024
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Loch Ness uncovered : media, misinformation, and the greatest Monster Hoax of all time
Rissman, Rebecca.
Paper Book
An extensively researched, myth-busting account of the world's most famous monster hoax-the Loch Ness Monster-and a cautionary tale on the dangers of misinformation. In 1934, a man was walking by a lake in the Scottish Highlands when he saw a long-necked creature swimming in the...
Mitzi and the big bad nosy wolf.
Bateman, Teresa
Paper Book
A clever lamb outsmarts a nosy wolf in this humorous story about online safety for young children. When a furry stranger named Rolf starts asking Mitzi questions about her name and where she lives, the clever Mitzi quickly devises a strategy to dispatch the nosy wolf!
Rethink the Internet : how to make the digital world a lot less sucky /
Prabhu, Trisha
Paper Book
Stop hate. Promote Kindness. Be an Upstander. ReThink the Internet. Do you have to ask someone's permission before posting their photo? How can you tell if something on the internet is true? What should you do if you see someone bullying a friend online (or #IRL...
Screen time is not forever
Verdick, Elizabeth
Paper Book
Help young children learn screen-time boundaries and fun ways to spend "screens-off" time. As important as screens are in our lives, we all need to unplug, especially children. This active, encouraging board book offers young children and families an easy way to set...
Killer underwear invasion! : [graphic novel] how to spot fake news, disinformati
Gravel, Elise
Paper Book
A hilarious and timely tool to help kids learn how to tell what news is true and what isn't.   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...
Can you believe it? : how to spot fake news and find the facts /
Grant, Joyce, 1963-
Paper Book
For today's tech-savvy kids, here's the go-to resource for navigating what they read on the internet. Should we believe everything we read online? Definitely not! And this book will tell you why. This fascinating book explores in depth how real journalism is made, what "fake news" is and,...
On the internet : our first talk about online safety /
Roberts, Jillian, 1971-
Paper Book
On the Internet: Our First Talk About Online Safetyintroduces children to the basics of online safety in a story-based, conversational style. Using real-world examples set within the context of a child who is using the Internet for the first time and watching an older sibling interact with...
Digital world : how to connect, share, play, and keep yourself safe /
Anton, Carrie, 1977-
Paper Book
Digital devices put a whole world at your fingertips. Play a game, listen to music, do research for school, read a story, or make a video -- anywhere, anytime. Connect with friends and family in fast and easy ways. Post photos and share ideas and inspiration. And that's only a small part of it. Just...
Breaking the news /
Brown, Robin Terry.
Paper Book
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 from mobile phones,...

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