Media
From News Coverage to Political Advertising
From the Series Inside Elections
The frenzied news coverage during a political election is unstoppable. Political ads also bombard you from every source—websites, TV, radio, and print. Then there are the memes, links, and video clips that show up through social media. Are these just annoyances, or do media messages actually shape an election’s outcome? News outlets, campaign staff, and even members of the public use many forms of media for different purposes: to explain candidates’ platforms, to explore issues, to expose controversy, and more. Some messages are biased, while others try to be balanced. Examine opposing viewpoints on some of the key issues involving media’s role and consider for yourself what power media has to influence the election process.
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978-1-4677-7909-8
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$19.99 | |
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978-1-4677-8526-6
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$29.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 8 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 6 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 64 |
| Publication Date | 2015-08-01 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF043000, JNF052000, JNF060000 |
| Dewey | 324.7'30973 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 6 x 9 |
| Lexile | 1150 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 7.8 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 178595 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 2.0 |
| Features | Bibliography/further reading, Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, Sidebars, Table of contents, and eSource |
Author: Sandy Donovan
Sandy Donovan has written many nonfiction books for young readers.
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Inside Elections
What’s going on behind the scenes during an election? Readers will explore the inner workings of our political system from a critical thinking perspective. Each book examines key factors that affect the outcome of an election, such as campaign funding, media coverage, the influence View available downloads →
Reviews
VOYA
“[T]he series promises to offer honest and unbiased explanations of ‘common knowledge’ that is not necessarily as common as thought. . . . [P]atrons who need a quick overview of elections facts will find them helpful.”—VOYA
Booklist
“In a society where one flubbed line can become a meme overnight, critical thinking is key, and Donovan excels at supplying the tools. Get this to kids right away—preferably before Super Tuesday.”—Booklist
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“They are rich with information about all aspects of the election process, going beyond a traditional discussion of the electoral college process. . . . Timely additions on an important subject.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
