AuthorAndrea Smith, Claire Harte
NarratorStephanie Beattie
Duration52m
CategoriesChildren and Young Adult Non-Fiction and Educational Titles, Media Studies
Key StageKS3
PublisherInhouse
VersionUnabridged
An informative guide to the various issues surrounding food safety and farming. This audiobook explores topics from 'mad cow' disease to genetically modified crops and attempts to discover the facts behind the headlines.
What's At Issue: Media and Censorship
Author: Roger Thomas
Author Roger Thomas
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 1h 50m
What is the role of the media? This audio book features case studies of the media and reveals facts, figures, tips and useful contact names for issues in media and censorship. It also provides a range of information that will help you to come to your own balanced conclusion on the issues discussed.
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Author: Adam Hibbert
Author Adam Hibbert
Narrator John Albasiny
Duration 45m
What is terrorism? How do terrorists work? The word 'terrorism' is used widely in the news, but do you know the facts behind the headlines? Find out in this easily accessible audiobook.
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In the News: Crime In the Community
Author: Iris Teichmann
Author Iris Teichmann
Narrator Fergus Mcclelland
Duration 50m
What do you think about when you hear the word 'crime'? It's an issue that's a part of our everyday lives. This informative audiobook focuses on the facts behind the headlines, and looks at everything from guns and violence to neighbourhood watch schemes.
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In the News: Immigration and Asylum
Author: Iris Teichmann
Author Iris Teichmann
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 50m
Asylum seekers and immigration are topics that are constantly in the news, but do you really know the facts behind the headlines? This audiobook tells you all you need to know about this topic.
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Communications Close-up: Books and Newspapers
Author: Ian Graham
Author Ian Graham
Narrator Claire Johnsen
Duration 1h 30m
Communications play a vital part in modern life. This audiobook examines the latest developments in printing methods, security ink, computer design, smart cards and vital libraries. Informative and easily accessible, this audiobook is suitable for students at KS3 and KS4.
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Communications Close-up: Radio and Television
Author: Ian Graham
Author Ian Graham
Narrator Robin Houston
Duration 1h 35m
Suitable for key stages 3 and 4, this audiobook tells you all you need to know about radio waves, satellite television, CCTV, DVDs, digital broadcasting, remote monitoring, electronic bugs and radio signals in space. A lively and informative introduction to radio and television.
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Author: Alison Cooper
Author Alison Cooper
Narrator Simon Fellows
Duration 52m
Truth or propaganda? A right to know or an invasion of privacy? Hard sell or harmless publicity? Censorship or freedom of speech? How much power do the media have?
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