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...
Screen Time Is Not Forever / El Tiempo de Pantalla No Es Para Siempre
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 English-Spanish bilingual picture book offers children and families a...
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...
Be smart online
Atkins, Marcie Flinchum
Paper Book
Kids learn how to protect their computers and themselves!Rookie Get Ready to Code series gives early readers (Ages 6-7) a fun a lively introduction to computer science. Easy-to- understand text and colorful graphics help kids master the foundations of programming. Being safe online isn't just about...
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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