Fake News and How to Spot It

Learn how to spot scams and misinformation with this fun, comprehensive guide.

Packed with entertaining illustrations alongside practical information, Fake News and How to Spot it helps identify many pitfalls of everyday and online life - from scams and advertising tricks, to one-sided information and image manipulation. A must-have tool to help make wise choices and navigate a fast-changing world safely and confidently.

- Broad coverage of a range of topical issues, including doctored photos and videos, influencing with statistics, biased news articles and sophisticated scams.
- A reassuring book for parents, aimed at empowering young people to evaluate information objectively before they act or share online.
- Ideal for adults and young people alike and perfect to share with friends and family.

About the author

Illustrated by Jack Brougham, Laura Wood

Product details

• Authors: Holly Bathie, Holly Frith Bathie, Bathie Holly, Frith Alex
• Assisted by: Jack Brougham (Illustration), Wood Laura (Illustration)
• Publisher: Usborne Publishing
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 11 to 16
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.01.2026
• EAN: 9781836040606
• ISBN: 978-1-83604-060-6
• No. of pages: 288
• Series: Usborne Life Skills
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; Work & industry / world of work (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 11 years, Educational: Mathematics & numeracy, Educational: Mathematics and numeracy, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Computers / Internet & Social Media, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Computers / Internet & Social Media, Children's / Teenage general interest: Social media, For middle / preparatory school education, Children's / Teenage: Social issues / topics