Fakes and Hoaxes

By Sarah Levete

Book Overview

The best fakes and hoaxes have just enough truth to lure people into the deception. This comprehensive book showcases some infamous hoaxes as well as supposed-hoaxes that people won't stop believing--Bigfoot, anyone? There's so much to explore, from ancient lore of fairies and sea monsters to modern-day hoax baseball players and superhumans! Each high-interest subject is paired with imaginative images and colorful photographs. "Mysterious Facts" boxes list further points of proof. Readers will especially find a chapter on Internet hoaxes and digital forgeries applicable to their lives.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482460068
• ISBN13: 9781482460063
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6