True or False

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This informative YA nonfiction title by a former CIA analyst explores the history of fake news and offers guidance on how to avoid its pitfalls. While "fake news" is a contemporary buzzword, its roots stretch back to ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians and the French Revolution. The book emphasizes the importance of seeking truth amidst misinformation. Through engaging narratives, the author highlights the historical impact of misinformation and shares insights from her decade-long CIA experience. Readers will learn actionable strategies for identifying fake news, understanding the information they encounter daily, and recognizing their own biases. This critical thinking approach encourages readers to contextualize current events. Enhanced with photo illustrations, informative inserts, and trivia sidebars, the book captivates and challenges readers to think analytically about the world around them.