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Amid the turmoil of the 1960s, the 1964-65 NY World's Fair was a welcomed break that gave a glimpse into the upcoming high-tech age. It was here that visitors would see such things as touch tone phones, picturephones, animatronics & computers for the first time. During the Fair's 2-year run, thousands of souvenirs were sold, and free brochures and pins were given to fairgoers. Today, these items are highly sought after by collectors and those who want to relive their days at the fair. Over 600 color photos along with a price guide illustrate the huge array of collectibles from this fair. Shown also are rare items used in the everyday operations by the employees who worked there.

Throwback enthusiasts will enjoy this walk on the colorful side of a 1960s and 1970s childhood. During this period the toy industry exploded with an infusion of bright, zany playthings for kids, and Marvin Glass's revolutionary toy designs helped shape a generation, or at least gave them a memorable childhood. The company's playthings had a special look and personality: toys that chased you, mechanical toys you could take apart and be trusted to put back together again, a game where you could knock off your opponent's block, and an exploding bomb you could throw to your playmate. Toys and games such as Mr. Machine, Odd Ogg, Rockem' Sockem' Robots, and Mystery Date have achieved iconic status, thanks to their amazing inventor. This book is the first exclusive guide to Marvin Glass toys and games from the late 1950s to 1974 and includes a price guide.

For today's tech-savvy kids, here's the go-to resource for navigating what they read on the internet. Should we believe everything we read online? Definitely not And this book will tell you why. This fascinating book explores in depth how real journalism is made, what "fake news" is and, most importantly, how to spot the difference. It's chock-full of practical advice, thought-provoking examples and tons of relevant information on subjects that range from bylines and credible sources to influencers and clickbait. It gives readers context they can use, such as how bias can creep into news reporting, why celebrity posts may not be truthful and why they should be suspicious of anything that makes them feel supersmart. Young people get most of their information online. This must-read guide helps them decide which information they can trust --- and which they can't. Author and journalist Joyce Grant is an expert on how young people interact with and think about online media. Never judgmental, and often hilarious, she encourages readers to approach what they find online with skepticism and helps them hone their critical thinking skills to make good choices about what to believe and share. Engaging text is broken into manageable chunks, with loads of Kathleen Marcotte's playful illustrations on every spread to help explain tricky concepts. Two fake articles are deconstructed step by step using the information found in the book, and an additional article allows readers to test their skills. This comprehensive book has strong curriculum connections in language arts and social studies. Endmatter features a glossary, an author's note, sources and an index.

Gabby is back for another fun word-filled adventure Gabby and her friend Roy are in the backyard, setting up a stage for their play about "Queen Gabriella" - but they are missing a few crucial items. Using her magic letter book, Gabby assembles letters to create words that will transform into various props. When they finally have everything they need, they are ready to perform for their elderly nextdoor- neighbour, Mrs. Oldham.

Gabby reaches up, up, up, to put away her last book when suddenly, the book tumbles out of her hand and the letters inside scatter around her playroom Before Gabby can collect them all, the letters take on a life of their own, "spelling" disaster Will Gabby manage to tame her new "word-mates" and show them how letters can also make "f-r-i-e-n-d-s?"

An engaging, accessible look at internet algorithms and the importance of bursting your information bubble We are all in information bubbles, whether we realize it or not. The content that fills our bubble is the product of all the likes, clicks, and shares we make online. While we may enjoy what the algorithm pushes to us, we can gradually lose sight of perspectives and points of view that are different from our own. In seven chapters, readers will learn what algorithms are, why they are used, and what influences someone's information bubble both online and in real life. Sidebars offer additional context, and fun activities allow readers to understand concepts in real time. Written in an approachable tone with fun, dynamic illustrations, Burst Your Bubble provides insight into the dangers of limited information and offers tangible suggestions on how to move beyond it.

Oletko joskus lukenut artikkelin tai nähnyt videon, joka vaikutti liian hyvältä ollakseen totta? Toisinaan on todella vaikeaa erottaa keksittyjä tai liioiteltuja juttuja tosiasioista. Onneksi valeuutiset on oikeasti mahdollista huomata!Tässä kirjassa sukelletaan painetun median ja internetin tarjoaman tiedon maailmaan, jotta opit:• miten uutisia tehdään• miten painetun median ja internetin uutisia voi tutkia• mitä valeuutisilla tarkoitetaan ja miksi niitä keksitään• miten valeuutiset voi tunnistaa• ja kaikkea muuta!Enää et haksahda valeuutisiin!JOYCE GRANT on freelancetoimittaja ja mediatutkimuksen professori Humber Collegessa. Hänen kansainvälisesti palkittu verkkosivustonsa TeachingKidsNews.com julkaisee uutisia lapsille ja opettajille. Joyce on kirjoittanut kuusi lastenkirjaa, kuten Gabby-kuvakirjat ja kaksi alakoululaisille suunnattua romaania. Voit tarkistaa, että hän on luotettava tietolähde, osoitteesta joycegrantauthor.com.KATHLEEN MARCOTTE varttui Chicagon lähiöissä ja valmistui kuvataiteen kandidaatiksi Maryland Institute College of Artista. Hänen humoristisia kuvituksiaan on nähty useissa luotettavissa julkaisuissa, kuten Washington Post -sanomalehdessä ja Highlights-lastenlehdessä.

This love letter to libraries and librarians throughout history is a fascinating look at how these beloved institutions have long helped communities and why they are more essential than ever. While most of us have been to a library, not everyone knows how important libraries have always been - or just how broad the definition of a library can be. This book explores these topics in lively prose, covering everything from the history of libraries and their functions to unusual libraries, such as secret or traveling libraries, and special libraries created for certain purposes or to serve specific communities. And what ties it all together is a simple but powerful message: everyone everywhere deserves access to information and stories - and to a library In this one-of-a-kind book, award-winning author Joyce Grant takes readers on a whirlwind tour of libraries and their long history as meeting spots for community members, places of refuge in times of conflict and change and safe spaces that protect both people and access to information. Also included are profiles of many real-life librarians who have found creative ways to meet the public's needs. This timely book provides an engaging, accessible overview and contextualization of relevant issues such as equal access to information, freedom to read, censorship and inclusion - particularly significant today as libraries in North America face new challenges. Together with Chanelle Nibbelink's fresh and quirky illustrations, the text invites readers to think about what libraries mean to them - and why that's worth protecting. A "design your own library" prompt, author's note, list of resources and a glossary are also included.