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Spooked! : how a radio broadcast and the war of the worlds sparked the 1938 invasion of America / Gail Jarrow.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 1629797766
- ISBN: 9781629797762
- Physical Description: 139 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
- Edition: Hardback edition.
- Publisher: Honesdale, PA : Calkins Creek, 2018.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-134) and index. |
| Target Audience Note: | 1000L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.2 4 199708. |
| Awards Note: | Sibert Honor 2019 |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webb City Public Library | J791.44 Jarrow, Gail (Text) | 38262300003027 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
