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Description:
"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?"--
Review Quotes: 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.--Angela Leeper "Booklist"
