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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Screen Time Is Not Forever
Verdick, Elizabeth
Paper Book
Children learn boundaries and safety when using screens, and fun things to do when screens are off. As important as screens are in our lives, we all need to unplug, especially children. This reassuring picture book offers children and families a starting point for limiting screen...
Killer underwear invasion! : [graphic novel] how to spot fake news, disinformati
Gravel, Elise
Paper Book
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...
Can you believe it? : how to spot fake news and find the facts /
Grant, Joyce, 1963-
Paper Book
A comprehensive guide to how real journalism is made, what 'fake news' is and, most importantly, how to spot the difference. It provides practical advice, thought-provoking examples, and loads of explanations, definitions and useful context. Never judgmental, it encourages young people to approach...
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,...
Safe social networking /
Schwartz, Heather E.
Paper Book
If a strange person asks to be your online friend, do you know what to do? Don't worry if you don't. This book is here to help! Learn tech-savvy ways to keep your social networking sites safe sites without taking away all the fun!

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