Mooney, Carla

Although they started as a place to socialize online, social media platforms have increasingly become a place where people get their news worldwide. According to a 2022 Pew Research Center study, approximately 70 percent of Americans get at least some news from social media platforms. Concerns have risen as more people turn to social media to get news. While some information on social media platforms comes from trustworthy news outlets, other news sources are unreliable, misleading, and even inaccurate.

Nike examines the history of the American shoe and apparel brand and its place in the sports world today. Readers will learn about the company's founders, innovative products, and controversies. With exciting sports photos and in-depth sidebars, the book presents a well-rounded picture of the Nike brand.

This book explores the popular Japanese art form of manga. It will look at the history of manga, the major genres, the important artists, and the impact this art form has had around the world today.

This book explores the popular Japanese art form of anime. It will look at the history of anime, the major genres, the important artists, and the impact this art form has had around the world today.

"Introduces readers to the study of plants and animals. Alongside introductions to different types of animals and plants, readers will learn about habitats, food webs, and life cycles"--Amazon.

"Learn physics on the fly with this activity-based book for ages 12 to 15 that explores the connections between science, sports, and entertainment!"--Provided by publisher.

This book introduces readers to Electronic Arts, the publisher behind hit franchises such as Madden NFL, FIFA, and The Sims. Readers will explore the company's history, its dominance of the sports video game landscape, and how the company continues to innovate today. Features include infographics, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Misinformation can spread like wildfire online, reaching people worldwide. Misinformation is driving increasing political polarization, endangering public health and communities, and increasing public distrust of the media, government, and other institutions. People are left unsure of what to believe and who to trust.

Examines whether ghost sightings are real by looking at the history, evidence of their potential existence, and the cultural impact.

Examines whether hauntings are real by looking at the history, evidence of their potential existence, and the cultural impact.