"The digital communications industry has profoundly impacted our world. The Planet Human series breaks down the human impact on the environment over time and around the globe. Each title presents important high-interest natural science nonfiction contentwith global relevance"--

The internet is a wonderful thing, full of fun websites. It is important to stay safe online to make the most of the internet. Let's find out how to stay safe online! This book is part of a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction as they follow a prescribed format supported by the science of readers that encourages reading...

"The Internet connects computers across the world. You may have used it to surf the web or e-mail your friends. But how does it work? How can it send information around the globe? Read this book to find out!"--Back cover.

"Using the AASL Standards Framework for Learners, the Create and Share: Thinking Digitally series provides younger readers with the necessary tools to successfully and safely navigate the digital world. In Staying Safe Online, readers learn the importance of good internet habits in order to stay safe online. Activities throughout the book prompt students to think more deeply, be creative, share information and resources, and grow their knowledge....

"In this book, readers will learn about the science and technology behind the development of the internet. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the challenges in creating the internet and how this super science feat continues to improve our communication with the world."--

Due to today's nonstop news cycle and the omnipresence of the internet, the search for facts can be more difficult than ever. A rumor or untruth can be shared at the touch of a button. This volume analyzes the various types of hoaxes that appear online and in the news, providing readers with a comprehensive set of tools to discover whether or not a story, image, or quotation is true. Hoaxes covered range from the historical Piltdown Man to the recent...

"Describes life before the Internet, including using books to research new information and using magazines or newspapers for entertainment and news. Includes fun facts and a "Blast from the Past" special feature"--

Kids today are growing up with social media and life online, which is a big change from how their grownups grew up! Life online isn't a bad thing, and it isn't necessarily a good thing either. This book shows kids that how you hang out online only tells the whole world who you already are, and that when you show up authentically, creatively, and kindly, you can change the world!

"Have you watched videos online today? Did you post photographs on social media? Did you upload your English essay to Google docs? All of these are questions about data! ...Explore the definition of data and learn how essential it is to our everyday lives. ...Learn about the history of data, the transition from paper to computers, and the role that search engines such as Google play in handling data. By making connections between the relationships...

An introduction to the history of the Internet and World Wide Web, how they work, and how they have changed the way people do research, buy merchandise, teach, publish, and communicate.