2019, ISBN: 9781684371433

A 2019 Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book * A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * A Booklist Editors' Choice * A Washington Post Best Children's Book * A BCCB Blue Ribbo… Mehr…

A 2019 Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book * A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * A Booklist Editors' Choice * A Washington Post Best Children's Book * A BCCB Blue Ribbon * A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books In this nonfiction title for young readers, acclaimed author Gail Jarrow explores in riveting detail the famous War of the Worlds radio broadcast from 1938, highlighting the artists behind the broadcast, the broadcast itself, the aftermath, and the repercussions of "fake news" today. On the night of October 30, 1938, thousands of Americans panicked when they believed that Martians had invaded Earth. What appeared to be breaking news about an alien invasion was in fact a radio drama based on H. G. Wells's War of the Worlds, performed by Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre players. Some listeners became angry once they realized they had been tricked, and the reaction to the broadcast sparked a national discussion about fake news, propaganda, and the role of radio. In this compelling nonfiction chapter book, Gail Jarrow explores the production of the broadcast, the aftermath, and the concept of fake news in the media. JUVENILE NONFICTION,Performing Arts,Television & Radio, eBooks.com<

2019, ISBN: 9781684371433

This book for young readers explores in riveting detail the false panic created by the famous War of the Worlds radio broadcast from 1938 -- as well as the repercussions of "fake news" to… Mehr…

This book for young readers explores in riveting detail the false panic created by the famous War of the Worlds radio broadcast from 1938 -- as well as the repercussions of "fake news" today. On the night of October 30, 1938, thousands of Americans panicked when they believed that Martians had invaded Earth. What appeared to be breaking news about an alien invasion was in fact a radio drama based on H. G. Wells's War of the Worlds, performed by Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre players. Some listeners became angry once they realized they had been tricked, and the reaction to the broadcast sparked a national discussion about fake news, propaganda, and the role of radio. In this compelling nonfiction chapter book, Gail Jarrow explores the production of the broadcast, the aftermath, and the concept of fake news in the media. A 2019 Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book * A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * A Booklist Editors' Choice * A Washington Post Best Children's Book * A BCCB Blue Ribbon * A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books  JUVENILE NONFICTION,Performing Arts,Television & Radio, eBooks.com<

ISBN: 9781684371433

Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book School Library Journal Best Book of the YearBooklist Editors' ChoiceWashington Post Best Children's BookBCCB Blue RibbonA Chicago Public Library … Mehr…

Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book School Library Journal Best Book of the YearBooklist Editors' ChoiceWashington Post Best Children's BookBCCB Blue RibbonA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books  This book for young readers explores in riveting detail the false panic created by the famous War of the Worlds radio broadcast from 1938—as well as the repercussions of "fake news" today. On the night of October 30, 1938, thousands of Americans panicked when they believed that Martians had invaded Earth. What appeared to be breaking news about an alien invasion was in fact a radio drama based on H. G. Wells's War of the Worlds, performed by Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre players. Some listeners became angry once they realized they had been tricked, and the reaction to the broadcast sparked a national discussion about fake news, propaganda, and the role of radio. In this compelling nonfiction chapter book, Gail Jarrow explores the production of the broadcast, the aftermath, and the concept of "fake news" in the media. JUVENILE NONFICTION,Performing Arts,Television & Radio, eBooks.com<

ISBN: 9781684371433

Acclaimed author Gail Jarrow explores in riveting detail the famous War of the World s radio broadcast from 1938, in this nonfiction title. Jarrow highlights the artists behind the broad… Mehr…

Acclaimed author Gail Jarrow explores in riveting detail the famous War of the World s radio broadcast from 1938, in this nonfiction title. Jarrow highlights the artists behind the broadcast, the broadcast itself, the aftermath, and the repercussions which remain relevant today. On the night of October 30, 1938, thousands of Americans panicked when they believed that Martians had invaded Earth. What appeared to be breaking news about an alien invasion was, in fact, a radio drama based on H. G. Wells's War of the Worlds , performed by Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre players. Some listeners became angry once they realized they had been tricked, and the reaction to the broadcast sparked a national discussion about fake news, propaganda, and the role of radio. Archival photographs and images, as well as an author's note, timeline, bibliography, and index round out this stellar nonfiction title. Juvenile Nonfiction Juvenile Nonfiction eBook, Boyds Mills Press<

ISBN: 9781684371433

Spooked!: How a Radio Broadcast and The War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America Spooked~~Gail-Jarrow Juv What Kids Do Play Perf>Juv Performing>Juv Performing NOOK Book (eBo… Mehr…

Spooked!: How a Radio Broadcast and The War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America Spooked~~Gail-Jarrow Juv What Kids Do Play Perf>Juv Performing>Juv Performing NOOK Book (eBook), Highlights<