Fake Birds, Flat Earth, and More Conspiracy Theories About Our Planet

by Phillip W. Simpson

Overview

Could Earth be flat? Are the birds you see actually robots designed to spy on people? Did giant sharks called megalodons really die out millions of years ago, or are they still alive? Some people believe in conspiracy theories about the planet we call home. Take a deep dive into some of these conspiracy theories to discover how they started, why people believe them, and what scientists have to say. Will these conspiracy theories be debunked, or will questions linger?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669077435
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2024
Series:	Investigating Conspiracy Theories
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Dr. Phill Simpson is an award-winning author of many novels, chapter books, and other books for children. He has also written more than 100 books for the global education market. When he’s not writing, Phill works as an elementary school teacher and educational consultant. Phill lives and writes in Auckland, New Zealand, with his wife Rose, their son, Jack, and their two border terriers, Whiskey and Raffles.

Interviews

Timely information to help young readers think critically and independently about content they see and hear online and through social media;

Editorial Reviews

The Investigating Conspiracy Theories series (4 titles) seeks to prevent the spread of false information and fake news. Concentrating on conspiracy theories related to the planet, this STEM-focused installment opens with an explanation of conspiracy theories and why some people believe them, followed by a list of guided questions to ask about a theory’s validity. Next, individual chapters, with straightforward text, stock photos, and artistic renderings, are dedicated to specific conspiracy theories: the earth is flat, the earth is also hollow with civilizations living inside, megalodons still exist, and some birds are actually drones created by the government to spy on citizens. In each case, the author describes the conspiracy theory and presents scientific evidence that debunks it. The result gives young readers tools to form their own opinions based on facts.

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