Copyright Date:
2014
Edition Date:
2014
Release Date:
08/01/13
ISBN:
1-477-71558-4
ISBN 13:
978-1-477-71558-1
Dewey:
025
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 2022)
MILLER, Shannon . Don't Share Your Address Online . ISBN 978-1-4777-1536-9 ; ISBN 978-1-4777-1569-7 . LC 2012050007. MILLER, Shannon . Don't Share Your Phone Number Online . ISBN 978-1-4777-0753-1 ; ISBN 978-1-4777-1568-0 . LC 2012050006. MILLER, Shannon . Don't Share Your Plans Online . ISBN 978-1-4777-0754-8 ; ISBN 978-1-4777-1570-3 . LC 2012050005. MILLER, Shannon . Don't Talk to Strangers Online . ISBN 978-1-4777-0755-5 ; ISBN 978-1-4777-1572-7 . LC 2013000214. MILLER, Shannon . Keep Your Passwords Secret . ISBN 978-1-4777-1537-6 ; ISBN 978-1-4777-1571-0 . LC 2012051004. ea vol: 24p. (Internet Dos &; Don'ts Series). glossary. index. photos. websites. Rosen / PowerKids Pr. 2013. lib. ed. $22.60; ebk. $22.60. K-Gr 2 Internet safety basics are presented in clear, simple language for the youngest online users. The series balances enthusiasm about the Internet's educational and social benefits with cautionary advice such as, "A stranger you chat with could bother you." The otherwise competent writing falters in Be Nice , which contains vague statements (e.g., "Being nice is thinking about others' feelings") and devotes only two pages to online bullying. Address and Phone Number could have been combined into one title. The series avoids specifics when discussing websites and chat rooms, so it won't become dated quickly. However, the absence of computer graphics seems a missed opportunity to teach technological skills. The stock images of children are bland and repetitive. Although this series might not be strong enough to be used in its entirety, individual titles do a satisfactory job of sparking essential (and perhaps life-saving) conversations about safety practices.
An important aspect of online safety for children is not giving out their address. Students are told reasons why they should not give strangers their address or provide it to websites without a parent's permission. Learning this lesson is one of the foundations of becoming a safe Internet user.