Exploring Media and Government

by Jennifer Joline Anderson

Overview

Give readers an engaging look at the media and government, perfect for study ahead of the next presidential election. Historical background and modern examples of how the media and government interact will help readers engage with this timely topic.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781541570252
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Searchlight Books T - Getting into Government
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	15 MB
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Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Jennifer Joline Anderson has been writing since she was a teenager, when she had her first short story published in Seventeen magazine. She holds a degree in Hispanic Studies from Vassar College and has lived in Mexico and China. Today, she works as a freelance writer, editor, and Spanish translator in Minneapolis. Jennifer has written many books for young people, including biographies of Wilma Rudolph, Albert Einstein, and John Lennon; histories of the Women's Rights Movement and Civil Rights Movement; and true tales of Jack the Ripper and Bigfoot. She also loves inventing silly bedtime stories for her two children, ages five and three.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 What Is The Media? 4

Chapter 2 Freedom Of The Press 8

Chapter 3 Can We Trust The Media? 16

Chapter 4 The Media And You 26

Who's Right? 29

Glossary 30

Learn More about Media and Government 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

"Governmental basics come alive in this smart, concise, and effective series. A great first purchase."—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

From the Publisher

11/01/2019

Gr 3–5—Using straightforward language, this overview of how the U.S. maintains a democracy and how government works invites readers to take action and think critically. The series examines the duties, roles, and work of those in various political offices, as well as how ordinary citizens interact with the government and are affected by policies. Pages contain only a few sentences, and many large photographs are scattered throughout. While each volume provides historical context, the focus is on contemporary people and issues, with most photographs showing current or recent office holders. Sidebars called "That's a Fact!" and "How Government Affects You" explain things such as the history of voting rights, Trump's travel ban, filibustering, and book banning. Most volumes offer suggestions through activities like student government or volunteering. VERDICT Governmental basics come alive in this smart, concise, and effective series. A great first purchase.

School Library Journal