Living With the Internet and Online Dangers (Teen's Guides) - Softcover

Sandler, Corey

9780816078752: Living With the Internet and Online Dangers (Teen's Guides)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0816078750 ISBN 13: 9780816078752

Publisher: Checkmark Books, 2010

Living with the Internet and Online Dangers highlights the risks and problems that come with modern Web technology, as well as what teens can do to protect themselves. Chapters explore online job hunting, email scams and Internet fraud, finding that special someone online, and wireless security. Written in straightforward language, this new resource is loaded with helpful sidebars, a glossary, index, and appendixes.

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About the Author:

Corey Sandler has written for nearly 30 years about the advantages and threats involved with new technology and is the author of more than 150 books on computers, business, sports, history, and travel. One of the pioneers of computer journalism, he was the first executive editor of PC Magazine and the editor of Digital News. A graduate of Syracuse University, he worked as a newsman for Gannett Newspapers in Ohio and New York, and as a correspondent for the Associated Press wire service. Among the books he has written are Henry Hudson: Dreams and Obsession, Laptops for Dummies All-in-One Desktop Reference, Fix Your Own PC, and Watching Baseball.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 5 Up–Sandler acknowledges the importance of the Internet, cell phones, and digital devices for communication but also wants to inform readers about safety and security. Chapters cover social networking, shopping, online job hunting, file-sharing, email scams and Internet fraud, online drugstores, and online meeting and dating. The author also addresses protecting one's identity, viruses, cell phones, IMs and text messaging, wireless security, and helping friends cope with Internet and online dangers. Written in an informative and respectful manner, this book is sure to be useful for teens' informational reading. Tarshis examines topics such as peer pressure, managing difficult situations, the risks and rewards of telling the truth, mental-health problems, cyberbullying, and finding and paying for medical care. Each chapter begins with a personal account about a teen facing the chapter topic; includes explanations presented in clear language, at times accompanied by questionnaires and explanatory charts; and ends with "What You Need to Know," which summarizes the main ideas. These books are important additions for most libraries.Rebecca Sheridan, Easttown Library & Information Center, Berwyn, PA
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