by Pattison, Darcy,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Willis, Peter--illustrator. Physical details: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm Subject(s): Mass media and publicity | Fake news --Critical Thinking | Hoaxes in mass media | Sea monsters
Item type :
01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Collection | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Elementary School | PB | 001.944 PAT | Available |
Includes bibliographical references.
Do you believe everything you read in the newspaper? Early in August 1937, a news flash came: a sea monster had been spotted lurking off the shore of Nantucket Island. Historically, the Massachusetts island had served as port for whaling ships. Eyewitnesses swore this wasn't a whale, but some new, fearsome creature. As eyewitness account piled up, newspaper stories of the sea monster spread quickly. Across the nation, people shivered in fear. On August 18, news spread across the island: the sea monster had been captured. Islanders ran to the beach and couldn't believe their eyes. This nonfiction picture book is a perfect tool to discuss non-political fake news stories.