Trending
About This Book
Fads and trends seem trivial, but where do they come from, why do they spread, and how far can their effects reach? This nonfiction book for young readers argues that our urge to chase the next big thing can have a much larger impact than it first appears. Middle-grade author Kira Vermond and cartoonist Clayton Hanmer team up to explain fads in four short chapters. The book looks at what a fad is, how the latest crazes catch on, and what makes people jump on the bandwagon. It then turns to the surprising and sometimes frightening consequences of fads, both modern and historic. One example is the beaver pelt craze in 17th century Europe, which changed ecosystems, started wars, and disrupted daily life. Comic-strip illustrations, an upbeat tone and accessible text make the book a useful tool for kids who are developing critical-thinking skills in an age of fake news and viral content.
ISBN: 9781771473255
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