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Spooked! : how a radio broadcast and The war of the worlds sparked the 1938 invasion of America / Gail Jarrow.
Describes the panic induced when listeners believed Orson Welles' radio broadcast of "The War of the Worlds" to be news of an alien invasion, discussing the context in which the broadcast was aired and why it was so convincing.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781629797762
- ISBN: 1629797766
- Physical Description: 139 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Honesdale, Pennsylvania : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-134) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Haunted on Halloween Eve -- Mercury rises -- Taking to the air -- Blood-red planet -- Plotting the invasion -- The final day -- The attack -- Panic -- "Wreckage" -- It's all over -- Extra! Extra! Read all about it! -- Dear Mr. Welles -- Fallout -- Dear FCC -- "Too darn realistic" -- Soft landing -- Hoaxes -- Timeline -- More to explore -- Author's note -- Source notes -- Selected bibliography -- Index -- Picture credits. |
| Target Audience Note: | 1000L Lexile |
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| Genre: | Instructional and educational works. Instructional and educational works. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at York County Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glatfelter Memorial Library | Kids 791.44 JAR Nonfiction (Text) | 34216000918419 | Childrens Area | Available | - |
| Martin Library | Kids 791.44 JAR Nonfiction (Text) | 33454005587365 | Childrens Area | Available | - |
