A Smart Kid's Guide to Social Networking Online

by David J. Jakubiak

Overview

Online networking is the wave of the future. However, many social networking sites are not appropriate for elementary school-aged kids. This book explains online social networking and explores kid-friendly networking options.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781435833586
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	08/30/2009
Series:	Kids Online Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Editorial Reviews

Series Review: **STARRED REVIEW** Kids Online "Adults and kids will benefit from reading these books together, as children may have questions and adults may learn things they didn’t know...they should be covered in every classroom with Internet access. This series is easy to read, has vibrant photos on each page, and offers Tips...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED." —Library Media Connection

From the Publisher

Gr 3–6—These books tell readers how to protect themselves while having fun online. They all recommend seeking aid from an adult. A captioned, color photo of people using computers flanks each page of text, and back matter includes a list of safety tips. The first title gives ways to prevent harassment and to stop cyberbullying once it has begun, which involves keeping evidence and ignoring nasty messages. One of the tips is: "Print mean messages to show an adult. Then block the sender, and delete the message." In the second book, Jakubiak discusses the positive attributes of online games, but reminds kids to be safe and to seek help from an adult if a game requires registration. Because online gaming can become addictive, the author reminds readers to engage in other activities as well. In Social Networking, he discusses sites like WebKinz and Facebook and tells readers, "Most networking sites have age limits…. Never try to pretend to be older than you really are online." Clear, concise language enables students to concentrate on the contents of these useful titles.—Rachel Artley, Watertown Elementary School, TN

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