School Library Journal Review

Gr 3-6-These titles cover the basics of using computers for communication and information. They break no new ground, but are up-to-date and reflect current trends. In Predators, the focus is on treating the Internet as you would any other public place: avoiding strangers and telling someone if you see or read something you are uncomfortable with. In Research, readers are shown how to read URL tags, use browsers, and develop search-term strings. Readers are told that Wikipedia is not reliable because anybody can add to it. Privacy is straightforward about not sharing information without parental permission and also gives support and suggestions in case something does happen. Similar suggestions abound on the Internet itself, but sometimes a book is a better choice for introducing a topic. Worthwhile purchases for teaching online safety and updating collections in this area.-Sharon R. Pearce, Longfellow Elementary School, Oak Park, IL (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.