Spooked!: how a radio broadcast and The war of the worlds sparked the 1938 invasion of America
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Published:
Honesdale, Pennsylvania : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, [2018].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
139 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781629797762, 1629797766
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 7.2, 4 Points
Lexile measure:
1000

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-134).
Description
Author Jarrow explores in detail the famous "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast from 1938, highlighting the artists behind the broadcast, the broadcast itself, the aftermath, and the repercussions of "fake news" today.

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APA Citation (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 (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.

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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.

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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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