Authors: Nancy E. Willard.
Paperback, 336 pages
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Publication Date: 2007-03-16


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    Essential strategies to keep children and teens safe online

As our children and teens race down the onramp to the Information Superhighway, many parents feel left behind in the dust. News stories about online sexual predators, child pornography, cyberbullies, hate groups, gaming addiction, and other dangers that lurk in the online world make us feel increasingly concerned about what our children are doing (and with whom) in cyberspace. In Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens, Internet safety expert Nancy Willard provides you with need-to-know information about those online dangers, and she gives you the practical parenting strategies necessary to help children and teens learn to use the Internet safely and responsibly.

Parents protect younger children by keeping them in safe places, teaching them simple safety rules, and paying close attention. As children grow, we help them gain the knowledge, skills, and values to make good choices--choices that will keep them safe and show respect for the rights of others. In Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens, Willard shows you how those same strategies can be translated from the real world to the cyberworld, and that you don't have to learn advanced computer skills to put them into effect. As you work on these strategies with your child, you will also discover that remaining engaged with what your children are doing online is much more valuable than any blocking software you could buy.

"Willard blends the perspectives of a wise parent and a serious scholar about issues related to Internet behavior and safety. . . . Pick up the book, open it to any random page, and you will find on that page or nearby a wealth of helpful advice and useful commentary on the cyberreality facing our children and on how to deal with any of the issues she's identified."
--Dick Thornburgh, J.D., former U.S. Attorney General; chair, National Academy of Sciences Committee on Youth Pornography and the Internet

"Simply put, this book is a must-read for anyone--parents, educators, law enforcement, and policymakers alike--concerned with the critical issue of children's internet safety and what to do about it."
--Douglas Levin, senior director of education policy, Cable in the Classroom...

Authors: Myspace Community. Jeca Taudte.
Paperback, 176 pages
Publisher: HarperTeen
Publication Date: 2008-03-01


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You can change the world. Here's how.

Our climate is changing and human actions are the cause. Maybe you don't know why, or what to do about it. We do. In fact, we wrote a book about it (this book, the one in your hands). We'll harness your green intentions and push you beyond turning off the AC every once in a while. It's all in here:

• how to keep the planet healthy
• facts and info
• real-life stories
• suggestions and challenges
• eco-tips from MySpace users around the globe.

Everybody who submitted a tip got their username in this book, btw.

Each of us has the power to make a difference—open this book, arm yourself with knowledge, and start now. (Seriously. What are you waiting for?)

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Authors: Benjamin Selfridge. Peter Selfridge.
Paperback, 128 pages
Publisher: Zephyr Press
Publication Date: 2004-09-28


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    Most students are familiar with the World Wide Web, but few are familiar with the primary underlying technology that makes it possible: HTML. A Kid’s Guide to Creating Web Pages for Home and School is designed for those who have grown up with computers but who have never had the chance to create their own web sites. Written by a kid for kids, this book leads students step-by-step through the basic functionalities of HTML, all with an inquisitive, friendly tone that encourages experimentation. Each section focuses on a specific project and includes sample computer screens to demonstrate the basic site being developed. Once practiced and learned, the individual projects and lessons are integrated into a single web site that can be "published" on the web. Also included are more advanced techniques for web page design, including sound, animation, and the uses of Javascript, Java, and Flash, as well as off- and online resources for readers to investigate....

Authors: Benjamin Selfridge. Peter Selfridge. Jennifer Osburn.
Paperback, 200 pages
Publisher: Prufrock Press
Publication Date: 2008-12-01


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Whether using a social networking site like MySpace or Facebook or building a Web page from scratch, millions of teens are actively creating a vibrant part of the Internet. This is the definitive teen's guide to publishing exciting web pages and blogs on the Web.

This easy-to-follow guide shows teenagers how to:

• Create great MySpace and Facebook pages
• Build their own unique, personalized Web site
• Share the latest news with exciting blogging ideas
• Protect themselves online with cyber-safety tips

Written by a teenager for other teens, this book leads readers step-by-step through the basics of web and blog design. In this book, teens learn to go beyond clicking through web sites to learning winning strategies for web design and great ideas for writing blogs that attract attention and readership.

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Authors: Zohar Amihud.
Paperback, 204 pages
Publisher: BookChamp
Publication Date: 2006-11-30
Edition: 2nd

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Authors: DK Publishing.
Hardcover, 96 pages
Publisher: DK CHILDREN
Publication Date: 2004-11-01


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    From Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, to the Ice Man high in the Alps, woolly mammoths in Siberia, warhorses in China, and sacrificial victims in Peru, mummies worldwide continue to hold us in their spell. e.guides Mummy peels back the layers to see inside mummies of all kinds, to understand how they were prepared, and to piece together the evidence about their cultures' beliefs in an afterlife.

This brand new reference series reflects and enhances how today's young researchers gather, assess, and present information. Part of DK and Google's exciting family reference partnership, e.guides look at core topics from many angles, including facts, 3-D models, data boxes, charts, and more....

Authors: DK Publishing.
Hardcover, 384 pages
Publisher: DK CHILDREN
Publication Date: 2004-08-02


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    The e.encyclopedia science pulls out all the stops to tell-and show-readers everything about science. Packed with the very latest photographs, illustrations, and 3-D models, and enhanced by cutting-edge computer image manipulation, e.encyclopedia science is a comprehensive and authoritative reference work for children.

That's not all it is, though. The e.encyclopedia program takes the next step in modern reference publishing by partnering with Google, the Web's most trafficked search engine, to actively manage and update dedicated Web sites to take you directly to the most useful, safe, and age-appropriate information online. DK and Google-a match made in info-gathering heaven-set the benchmark for science and technology reference for the whole family....

Authors: David L., Jr. Hudson.
Library Binding, 107 pages
Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
Publication Date: 2007-12-21


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    The increased popularity of Weblogs, or "blogs," has prompted many questions: Should blogging about a candidate be considered a political advertisement, subject to campaign finance laws? Should bloggers receive the same access to public officials and events as traditional journalists do? Should schools be able to regulate their students' blogs? "Blogging" tackles these issues by examining this hot-button topic from different angles. Full-color photographs, comprehensive sidebars, and relevant elements of the argument add value to this useful new resource for students of current issues....

Authors: Preston Gralla.
Paperback, 256 pages
Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: 2001-12-31
Edition: 1

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    Surf your way to fun-filled adventure and school success in cyberspace!

Want to join in the search for real-life aliens, take a virtual trip into the eye of a hurricane, and learn magic as you master mathematics? With Online Activities for Kids, the fun never stops and the learning just comes naturally. Where else can you build research skills while creating a family Web page, or learn about world geography while going on an Internet treasure hunt? Take a journey on the Underground Railroad. Turn your room into a world-class art museum. Build a dinosaur from fossils. This easy-to-use, step-by-step guide is bursting with imaginative projects like these and many more, including:

• Design your own roller coaster
• Relive a day in the life of a Civil War soldier
• Write a letter in a language you don’t even speak
• Find out how much you’d weigh on Jupiter
• Write haiku poetry
• And much, much more . . .

With Online Activities for Kids, you’ll have a great time exploring the Internet, and you’ll amaze everyone with your fabulous projects and super cybersurfing skills. ...

Authors: Dan Wilton.
Paperback, 68 pages
Publisher: iUniverse, Inc.
Publication Date: 2005-10-10
Edition: 0

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    Experience a language revolution that is changing the way today’s mobile generation communicates. Understand how online chat and SMS text lingo is being used by millions of people every day. View online chat and SMS lingo examples from the highly successful transl8it! website portal - covered in international publications including: The Economist, USA Today, The Feature, theRegister.co.uk, Sydney Herald, Washington Post, Dallas Daily, Wired Magazine, and more!

Ever receive correspondence with acronyms and modern shorthand such as FOMCL {fell out of my chair laughing}, 2b/-2b=? {to be or not to be is the question}, SWAK {sealed with a kiss}, u mAk me :) {you make me happy}, TTFN {ta-ta for now}, WWYC {write when you can}, cul8r {see you later}, etc.

From beginner to expert, this handy "dxNrE & glosRE" (dictionary and glossary) is a must for anyone who wants to better understand online chat and SMS text lingo. If you are a user of email, chat, or mobile communication devices, you have probably found yourself both reading and writing this lingo without knowing it!

Written by Dan Wilton of transl8it! and co-authored by Caitlin Horrall and Sudha Seshadri, this book is the complete guide to understanding today’s online chat and SMS text lingo language revolution.

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