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This is an educational book about a real life story and contains some upsetting themes. It should be introduced in an environment where children can talk and learn in a supported way. For children with the cognitive age of 4+.  Breck is a 14-year-old boy who loves computing and gaming. However, things go wrong when he makes a new friend online.  Based on the tragic events around the grooming of Breck Bednar, ‘This is Breck’ is designed for lower age students and those with special needs, to in...

Social networking is now an entrenched activity for nearly every teen in the country. A recent study showed that nearly 75% of American teens use an online social network, a percentage that continues to rise. Librarians, such as the author herself, are often asked by young adults for help and advice on social networking, but teens also turn to their friends for information, which can be inaccurate or incomplete. Social Networking: The Ultimate Teen Guide helps young adults make the most of thei...

Hundreds of screenshots with expert instructions, the ultimate guide for Fortnite players on utilizing game settings—and winning! Unlock a plethora of gaming tips and strategies to achieve victory! Ultimate Unofficial Survival Tactics for Fortnite Battle Royale: Mastering Game Settings for Victory explains to readers what each customizable setting within the game is used for and helps gamers fine-tune these settings to meet their unique needs. This full-color, unofficial guide will focus on cus...

Social media star and comedian Josh Sundquist takes readers on his hilarious journey to the fringes of viral stardom to discover if it's possible to be both very famous and very happy.As a semi-famous internet creator, Josh Sundquist knows what it's like to chase fame, but he also knows that more fame usually means more stress. So he set out on a pseudo-scientific investigation to find out if there is any way for fame and happiness to overlap.He attempts to define the word "fame"-hint: it's hard...

Empower your kids to stay safe online with this fun, comprehensive guide for kids aged 11+. Packed with entertaining illustrations alongside practical information, the Social Media Survival Guide answers questions about all aspects of social media - the good AND the bad - making it a must-have tool for young people (and parents) to help navigate the online world safely and confidently and learn the best approaches to taking care of themselves. Content includes:- In-depth coverage of a range of i...

This nonfiction book teaches students about the fascinating history of the Internet and social media, and provides helpful information on how to safely use social media and navigate the Internet. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, detailed images, and in-depth Reader's Guide require students to connect back to the text and encourage mu...

Not funny. When a high schooler started a private Instagram that used racist and sexist memes to make his friends laugh, he thought of it as “edgy” humour. Over time, the edge got sharper. Then a few other kids found out about the account. Pretty soon, everyone knew. No one in the small town of Albany, California, was safe from the repercussions of the account’s discovery. Not the girls targeted by the posts. Not the boy who created the account. Not the group of kids who followed it. Not the ad...

Social Media and Mental Health: Handbook for Parents and Teachers will help you navigate the tricky waters surrounding your child’s use of the internet. Written by a clinical psychologist experienced in the field of adolescent mental health, it will highlight the challenges of parenting in the digital age, and offer tips and advice on how to keep your children safe online. Most importantly, this quick and easy illustrated guide explores the impact of social media on children's mental health, p...

Industry leaders have transformed their visions into businesses, products, and ideas that have changed the way people live. The world as we know it looks significantly different than it did just 15 years ago due to innovators such as Reed Hastings, Steve Jobs, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Meg Whitman, and Jeff Bezos. Read the inspirational stories of these influential leaders with this informational text that is packed with fun facts, fascinating sidebars, and high-interest content. Featuring TIME...