Spooked! : how a radio broadcast and the war of the worlds sparked the 1938 invasion of America
(Book - Regular Print)
Author
Published
Honesdale, Pennsylvania : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, [2018].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
139 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Status
Camp Verde Community Library - JNF - Children's Area - Nonfiction
791.4472 JARROW
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791.4472 JARROW
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Prescott Public Library - JNF - Children's Area - Nonfiction
791.4472 JAR
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791.4472 JAR
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Prescott Valley Public Library - JNF - Children's Area - Nonfiction
J 791.4472 JARROW
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J 791.4472 JARROW
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More Details
Published
Honesdale, Pennsylvania : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, [2018].
Format
Book - Regular Print
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 7.2, 4 Points
Level 7.2, 4 Points
Lexile measure
1000
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 120-134) and index.
Description
Describes the panic induced when listeners believed Orson Welles' radio broadcast of "The War of the Worlds" to be news of an alien invasion, discussing the context in which the broadcast was aired and why it was so convincing.
Target Audience
1000 L,Lexile
Target Audience
1000L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,7.2,4.0,199708.
Awards
ALSC Notable Children's Book, 2019
Awards
BCCB Blue Ribbons: Nonfiction, 2018
Awards
Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth, 2018
Awards
Chicago Public Library Best Informational Books for Older Readers, 2018
Awards
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2019
Awards
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor, 2019
Awards
School Library Journal's Best Books, 2018
Awards
Washington Post Best Children's Book, 2018
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Camp Verde Community Library - JNF - Children's Area - Nonfiction | 791.4472 JARROW | Find It Now |
| Prescott Public Library - JNF - Children's Area - Nonfiction | 791.4472 JAR | Find It Now |
| Prescott Valley Public Library - JNF - Children's Area - Nonfiction | J 791.4472 JARROW | Find It Now |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Hoaxes in mass media -- Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Radio broadcasting -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Science fiction radio programs -- Psychological aspects -- Juvenile literature.
War of the worlds (Radio program) -- Juvenile literature.
Instructional and educational works.
Radio broadcasting -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Science fiction radio programs -- Psychological aspects -- Juvenile literature.
War of the worlds (Radio program) -- Juvenile literature.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Jarrow, G. (2018). Spooked!: how a radio broadcast and the war of the worlds sparked the 1938 invasion of America (First edition.). Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jarrow, Gail. 2018. Spooked!: How a Radio Broadcast and the War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America. Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jarrow, Gail. Spooked!: How a Radio Broadcast and the War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jarrow, Gail. Spooked!: How a Radio Broadcast and the War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America First edition., Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, 2018.
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