Let's read and talk about...Internet Safety

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The Internet offers great ways to learn new things and keep in touch with people you know, but children need to be careful. In this book children can find out why why they need to be careful online, how to be safe when using social networking sites, how to keep their passwords safe, how to avoid cyberbullying, and much more.

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School Library Journal Review

Gr 3-4-Each spread in this appealing series raises and answers one broad question about social and physical health and a handful of related queries, providing information that is succinct yet satisfying. "Talk About" text boxes offer age-appropriate conversation starters, which are especially valuable for parents and classroom teachers dealing with tough subjects such as bullying and divorce. Sporadic "Take Action" text boxes encourage readers to employ their new knowledge-e.g., change compromised online passwords or have a bread-tasting session. Each volume also has a page dedicated to questions stemming from the book as a whole. The texts are supported by robust glossaries, labeled diagrams, and captioned color photographs of multicultural children. Family is notable for its inclusion of nontraditional families (including same-sex and foster) as well as its breadth of topics covered. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

As you might expect, books in the Let's Read and Talk about . . . series give parents, caregivers, teachers, and guidance counselors an opportunity to discuss serious and relatable issues with young children in a nonthreatening and engaging manner. Whether children use e-mail, chat rooms, or social media, Internet Safety will explain to them the need to be careful online, the safest way to communicate and share information, and how to protect personal details. This book also provides a list of child-friendly search engines and a note to adults on how to set up safe searching on real search engines. Simple text, guided Talk About questions, short Take Action activities, and large color photos of children of different races and abilities should invite both individual exploration and an open dialogue between adults and children.--Leeper, Angela Copyright 2010 Booklist

Horn Book Review

Each double-page spread poses a main question, which is answered with several more targeted questions and simple responses. Full-color photos on each page show kids and adults using laptops, cell phones, etc. Boxes suggest activities and topics for discussion. The basic information is audience-appropriate. The term nasty is used frequently--its meaning in this context is open to interpretation. Websites. Glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2013. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.