Hold the presses! Here's the sensational story of the birth of investigative journalism in America.

At the turn of the 20th century, news reporters and monthly magazines collaborate to create a new kind of journalism-in-depth, serialised exposes of corporate, labour, and political corruption. Many of these stories become instant bestsellers in book format: books like The Jungle, Upton Sinclair's classic account of corruption in the meat-packing industry. Ann Bausum's dramatic narrative follows a generation of dedicated journalists who force responsible changes in industry and politics as America thrives. Muckrakers is the inside story of public-spirited journalism right through its evolution, with profiles of latter-day practitioners like Woodward and Bernstein and today's Internet bloggers. Ann Bausum's storytelling savvy will engage and inspire young people to cherish age-old values such as truth and public accountability. Muckrakers is the scoop on American journalism.

This book was recognised in the Nonfiction category by the Golden Kite. It was recognised by the Orbis Pictus Award.

This book is part of a book series called World History Biographies .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by National Geographic Kids .

Ann Bausum is the daughter of a history professor, and she grew up with a love of American history and a passion for research. She is an award-winning author who has published six titles with National Geographic Children's Books, including the acclaimed Sibert Honor Book Freedom Riders. She lives in Beloit, WI. Visit Ann Bausum at her Web site: www. annbausum. com.