Mary Lindeen has been interested in learning about the world around her since she was a little girl growing up on a farm in Iowa. She thought learning new things was so much fun that she became an elementary school teacher. She loved sharing books with her students and wanted to know more about how those books were made, so she became an editor. Now she reads, writes, and edits children's books and still loves learning new things. She and her son live in Minnesota and enjoy traveling together whenever and wherever they can, including making frequent trips back to that farm in Iowa.
As the Internet is increasingly a part of all of our lives, it is
important for children to gain awareness of their role in a larger
digital society. This series promotes effective and responsible use
of technology by discussing topics such as internet safety, smart
Internet searches, reliable sources, cyberbullying, and many
others. It also stresses the permanent nature of the Internet, and
its ability to impact future employment opportunities, an important
concept for children to learn early. The information is detailed
and organized, with visual aides (photos, diagrams) to accompany
the text. VERDICT: This series would be a useful addition to any
public or school library collection to assist with lessons on
technology and how to be a good digital citizen.--School Library
Journal, Series Made Simple-- "Journal" (4/1/2016 12:00:00 AM)
The What Is Digital Citizenship? series is aimed at readers who
have grown up using the Internet but may not fully understand what
they intuitively do online. These books help kids learn the
fundamentals of surfing the Internet and participating online while
helping them form good habits for keeping safe while they surf. The
clean, handsome format features four short chapters with brief
sentences on white pages and 'Did You Know?' sidebars. The
illustrations include plentiful screen shots along with photographs
of kids from many races and ethnic groups. In Smart Online
Communication, readers learn tips on how to avoid sharing posts,
photographs, and private information online that might lead to
problems years in the future. This solid series will be useful for
teachers who want to help their students become savvier digital
natives.--Booklist Online-- "Website" (3/3/2016 12:00:00 AM)
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