From the series In the News: Need to Know
Deepfakes
Reading Level Grades 2-3Interest Level Grades 5 – 7Copyright 2025
Reviewed From the series In the News: Need to Know
Reading Level Grades 2-3Interest Level Grades 5 – 7Copyright 2025
ReviewedMore and more frequently, there are stories of people being tricked by fake videos of politicians and celebrities doing things that never really happened. Deepfake technology can create faked pictures, sounds, and even videos that look very real. Explore more about this important topic with content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and easy-to-understand text written at a 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It’s current events made approachable for all.
This series presents fresh coverage of a variety of current topics, with the common thread that newsworthy events are happening in these fields. As these topics are hotly debated in media, all of these titles won’t please everyone. However, these titles may be highly sought after, especially for persuasive essay writing. The voices in the news section, which provides quotes from experts, journalists, and even presidents, would be useful for student researchers. Written at a second or third grade level, these books are recommended by the publisher for students in grades five to seven. VERDICT: A must-have for hi-lo students in need of debate topics.
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