Synopsis
Meet the Cyber Sleuths! This worldwide, online network of tech-savvy kids is wired-in and ready to take on the internet’s worst scams, fakes, and bad actors. With high-tech tools and big-time data, they’ll combat misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation circulating in their communities—both online and offline. Is an influencer-promoted product a health miracle or a sick scam? Is an up-and-coming, pop-culture phenom the real deal or a deepfake? Did a social media star really discover a mythical beast, or are they only out to cash in? The Cyber Sleuths will uncover the truth, bit by byte! Created in partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this action-packed chapter book series is sure to entertain while at the same time equipping readers with critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to identify credibility in the information they consume. With fast-paced text, fun-filled illustrations, and beyond-the-book resources, the Cyber Sleuths will have young readers logging on to each adventure.
About the Authors
Thomas Kingsley Troupe is the author of a big ol' pile of books for kids. He's written about everything from ghosts to Bigfoot to 3rd grade werewolves. He even wrote a book about dirt. When he's not writing or reading, he investigates the strange and spooky as part of the Twin Cities Paranormal Society. Thomas lives in Woodbury, Minnesota with his two sons.
Mariano Epelbaum is a character designer, illustrator and traditional 2D animator. He has been working professionally since 1996 in various disciplines of animation and illustration, where character designs tend to be very expressive and original. Currently, Mariano works as an art director on several projects. He is always trying different styles and techniques.
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