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Since an abundance of information and news is spread online, the Developing Digital Media & Literacy Skills series (4 titles) is an important resource for those looking to identify credible sources and stay safe while doing so. Recognizing Media Bias and Disinformation defines important terms and explains how to recognize factual, balanced content versus information provided by those who aren’t well versed on their topic or who are reporting with an agenda. These well researched, nicely organized books incorporate colorful images, clear definitions, and understandable text on topics relevant to modern readers, who will benefit from understanding the changing landscape of media and journalism as well as its global importance.

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Gr 6 Up—This is a series on a mission, discussing the great harm that comes with misinformation and how readers can combat it, among other things. Spotting Online Scams and Fraud shows how scammers don't just go after adults—teens are actually more likely to fall prey, getting sucked into diet scams and catfished in romantic schemes on social media more than older generations. With the target audience of these books being teenagers, it feels odd to see phrases like "today's youth" (Digital Literacy), but apart from formal phrasing and an overall dry, textbook tone, titles are well-researched and thorough. It's hard to imagine any tween or teen picking these up for reasons other than report writing, so their use is self-limited. VERDICT Purchase where needed.