{"product_id":"9781250239495","title":"True or False : A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eTrue or False\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Cindy L. Otis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If I could pick one book to hand to every teen—and adult—on earth, this is the one. \u003ci\u003eTrue or False \u003c\/i\u003eis accessible, thorough, and searingly honest, and we desperately needed it.\"   —Becky Albertalli, author of \u003ci\u003eSimon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA former CIA analyst unveils the true history of fake news and gives readers tips on how to avoid falling victim to it in this highly designed informative YA nonfiction title.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Fake news\" is a term you’ve probably heard a lot in the last few years, but it’s not a new phenomenon. From the ancient Egyptians to the French Revolution to Jack the Ripper and the founding fathers, fake news has been around as long as human civilization. But that doesn’t mean that we should just give up on the idea of finding the truth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eTrue or False\u003c\/i\u003e, former CIA analyst Cindy Otis will take readers through the history and impact of misinformation over the centuries, sharing stories from the past and insights that readers today can gain from them. Then, she shares lessons learned in over a decade working for the CIA, including actionable tips on how to spot fake news, how to make sense of the information we receive each day, and, perhaps most importantly, how to understand and see past our own information biases, so that we can think critically about important issues and put events happening around us into context.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrue or False\u003c\/i\u003e includes a wealth of photo illustrations, informative inserts, and sidebars containing interesting facts and trivia sure to engage readers in critical thinking and analysis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis title has common core connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If I could pick one book to hand to every teen—and adult—on earth, this is the one. \u003ci\u003eTrue or False \u003c\/i\u003eis accessible, thorough, and searingly honest, and we desperately needed it.\"   —Becky Albertalli, author of \u003ci\u003eSimon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Great historic examples. Practical solutions. A guidebook to learning from the past with actionable solutions to help you save our future.\" —Peiter \"Mudge\" Zatko, Former Senior Government Official, Famous Hacker, and Information Security Expert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I couldn't put this down (and even had to fight my husband for it). Entertaining, illuminating, and necessary. A must-read for everyone.\"—Gloria Chao, author of \u003ci\u003eAmerican Panda\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOur Wayward Fate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eA necessary and engaging resource that should be required reading for all high school students. ...The book’s droll tone and quick pace will thoroughly engage even those who dislike nonfiction; all readers will be empowered with a more critical eye when browsing their news feeds.\"    —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eWritten in an easy, conversational style matched by a user-friendly design with pullouts, exercises, and photographs, it’s a book that teachers and civic leaders will want to make required reading.\"   — \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Most of the mini lessons herein gain their impact from Otis’ engaging storytelling, with historical episodes illustrating the various ways truth has been altered for public consumption followed by .... tips and checklists and self quizzes that encourage readers to hone their own skills at unmasking humbugs.\"  —\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eThis is an important and timely book. The straightforward language, geared for readers ages 13 to 18, doesn’t diminish its usefulness for adults. It would also be a good source for teachers leading middle or high school classes in media studies, current events, or critical thinking.\"  — \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Independent Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eTrue or False\u003c\/i\u003e, Cindy Otis, a former CIA analyst, provides an informative and engaging survey of fake news throughout history; an analysis of principles of psychology (confirmation bias, negativity bias and cognitive dissonance) behind the attraction to it; and practical recommendations and challenging exercises to test our skills for how to avoid falling for it.\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Jerusalem Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250239495\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Feiwel \u0026 Friends","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40744300249294,"sku":"9781250239495","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_1dc2260f-afaa-4543-8bb3-30a89e16c77c.jpg?v=1641446913","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250239495","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}