The Deep State Conspiracy: Does It Exist?

by Eric Braun

Overview

What is the deep state conspiracy anyway? Does it exist? If not, how did it become something people believe? Students will learn how the idea arose, what the reality is, and learn how to separate fact from fiction.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756562281
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/08/2019
Series:	Capstone Informed! Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	980L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Eric Braun is a children’s author and editor. He has written dozens of books on many topics, and one of his books was read by an astronaut on the International Space Station for kids on Earth to watch. Eric lives in Minneapolis with his wife, two kids, and a dog who is afraid of cardboard.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 "This Is So Sinister" 4

Chapter 2 "Shadowy Elites" 13

Chapter 3 "Unswerving Loyalty" 20

Chapter 4 "Fully and Completely Informed" 29

Chapter 5 "They Don't Intend to Lose Power" 36

Chapter 6 "I Would Know, I Am One of Them." 48

Get Involved 56

Glossary 58

Additional Resources 59

Source Notes 60

Select Bibliography 62

Index 64

Interviews

Informed! will be like a trusted source from someone you know, to help you make sense of today's headlines without condescension or sensationalism; Highly-designed series grabs attention to increase circulation of nonfiction; Clear, understandable text will appeal to middle schoolers and high schoolers looking for current topics of interest; Solid research and topic experts handle topics sensitively and appropriately

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 5–9—Contemporary social issues are investigated by examining the surrounding laws, rights, debates, court cases, and backlash. The role of protest, social movements, changing behaviors and beliefs, and toxic traditions and choices are shown to play into the development of these matters. Though text-heavy, the layout is broken up with visuals including bar graphs, pie charts, infographics with statistics, maps, time lines, and photographs. Fact boxes and sidebars present additional information on specific topics, people, terms, and moments. Each edition concludes with offering ways to get involved, with information such as what to do if someone you know is assaulted, how to help combat gun violence, or what you can do to help with the problem of plastic pollution. The additional resources at the end include multipart critical thinking questions to show reading comprehension and tie these larger issues into students' daily lives. VERDICT Solid, up-to-date explorations of topical issues.

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