This timely series investigates how the media report on several important issues, and how that reporting affects the information that people receive. Each book in the series examines a different aspect of media bias, enabling readers to think critically about where their news comes from. Each book includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, two “Consider This” special features, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5–6 and interest levels of grades 5–9..

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School Library Connection

Focus on Media Bias

“Young readers need to know how to think critically and separate the accurate information from the sensationalized. Full-color pictures, timely information, and the current events portrayed make this series interesting, informative, and a useful resource for helping readers make more informed decisions.” — School Library Connection

School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Focus on Media Bias

“A good resource teachers and parents can use to start a discussion on media coverage and ways to disseminate messages in the media.” — School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Booklist

Bias in Reporting on Climate Change

“A truly interactive resource that will help broaden student minds.” — Booklist

Junior Library Guild Selection, 2021

Bias in Reporting on the COVID-19 Pandemic