Children’s / Teenage general interest: Computing and Information Technology

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the digital communications field! If you are interested in a career in digital communications, you’ve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in this field? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various professions? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Digital Communications Professionals: A Practical Career Guide, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers the following areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions. Digital media/content creation specialists Digital advertising and marketing professionals Social media specialists SEO (search engine optimization) and web analytics specialists Podcasters Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1Why Choose a Career as a Digital Communications Professional?Chapter 2Forming a Career PlanChapter 3Pursuing the Education PathChapter 4Writing Your Résumé and InterviewingNotesGlossaryFurther ResourcesBibliographyAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisExplores how artificial intelligence is currently being used in the real world, including in health care, retail, manufacturing, and homes. Clear text, vibrant photos, and helpful infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.Trade Review"Compelling, very readable, and ideal for research about human/AI interaction. Very highly recommended." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple

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Book SynopsisTRUE STORIES OF CREATORS AND COMMUNITY!Meet 25 inspiring women in the world of gaming and the metaverse. Read about how they've created innovative technology, designed the video games you play, and broken barriers whenever their industry put up walls.Dive into gamer communities with popular streamers like Imane Anys, better known as Pokimane. Learn to lead with Aya Kyogoku, who directed several Animal Crossing games. Design digital clothing with Roblox creators like cSapphire. And compete in the wild world of esports with pro gamers Sasha Hostyn and Sylvia Gathoni.This book pairs inspiring, easy-to-read text with colorful full-page portraits created by female and nonbinary artists from all around the world. Plus, scannable codes let you listen to longer stories on the Rebel Girls app!

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Book SynopsisThe internet connects us with people from all around the world. People use the internet every day to buy things, play games, talk with their friends and find things out about the world around them. It is very useful, but it can also be dangerous. From shopping and gaming to information and social media, Internet Issues teaches you all about how to stay safe on the internet.

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Book SynopsisExplores the fascinating world of drones. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.Trade Review“High-interest and immensely readable.”—School Library Journal"A good and balanced introduction to these technologies."—School Library Connection

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Book SynopsisExplores the fascinating world of robots. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.Trade Review“High-interest and immensely readable.”—School Library Journal"A good and balanced introduction to these technologies."—School Library Connection

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Book SynopsisExplores the fascinating world of smart technology. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.Trade Review“High-interest and immensely readable.”—School Library Journal"A good and balanced introduction to these technologies."—School Library Connection

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Book SynopsisThis title gives readers a close-up look at how computers are made. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, infographics, and a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of the manufacturing process.

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Book SynopsisSo she decides to invent a social life by Photoshopping herself into other people’s photos and posting them on Instagram under the screen name Vicurious.Instantly, she begins to get followers, and soon, Vicky has made a whole new life for herself without ever leaving her bedroom.Trade Review“A witty, hard-to-put-down novel. Those who enjoy Laurie Halse Anderson’s works and Sophie Kinsella’s Finding Audrey will want to snap up this funny, important, touching, and, at times, profound title.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “In this engagingly plot-driven crusade of kindness, Roat turns the voyeuristic isolation of social media on its ear to launch a community-building campaign that accommodates her message of kindness and acceptance. Just like the protagonist’s virtual foil, this should have wide appeal to the Gen-Z crowd.” — Kirkus Reviews “The dichotomy between Vicky and her online persona will ring true to many teen readers. Roat explores both the impulse to create an enhanced digital self and the desperation of those seeking connection through online platforms. Recommend to fans of Zoe Sugg’s Girl Online.” — Booklist “How to Disappear is a heartfelt and heartwarming story for anyone who’s ever wanted to be someone else; for anyone who’s ever felt like they were on the outside looking in; for anyone who’s ever felt alone in a room full of people.” — Jeff Zentner, author of Morris Award Winnter The Serpent King and Goodbye Days “Through Vicky’s moving journey, Roat brilliantly captured everything beautiful and terrible about social media, and all the ways it can’t possibly compete with real life. If you’re a fan of Dear Evan Hansen or if you’re a human being living in the 21st century, you need to read this.” — Lance Rubin, author of Denton Little’s Deathdate and Denton Little’s Still Not Dead “This book. THIS BOOK. It punched me in the heart in the best possible way, reducing me to a small puddle of feels by the end. Flawlessly plotted. Gorgeously written. Absolutely perfect.” — Marci Lyn Curtis, author of The One Thing “Perfectly captures the agony and ecstasy of sharing who you are, whether online or IRL… how it feels to get attention, not knowing whether it will make you or break you. Powerful, tender, and real, Sharon Huss Roat provides a voice for every girl reaching out from the comments section.” — Maggie Thrash, author of Honor Girl “A beautifully touching, relevant book about who we are and who we pretend to be to feel connected. It’s a tribute to anyone who’s ever felt invisible, yet aching to be seen.” — Lauren Gibaldi, author of The Night We Said Yes and Autofocus “Eloquently captures the feeling of fear and loneliness we all experience when we part ways with our first real friend. Readers will root for Vicky as she finds strength through her online persona. Uplifting, empowering, romantic-it’s everything you want in a contemporary read.” — Paula Stokes, author of Girl Against the Universe and Liars, Inc. “Hopeful, relatable, and deeply empathetic How to Disappear is a bighearted story for the Instagram generation.” — Kerry Kletter, author of The First Time She Drowned Praise for Between the Notes — ; “When it comes to heart and finding home, this novel hits the right notes.” — Booklist “This demonstrates that between the lines resides truth about perception, others, and most importantly oneself.” — Kirkus Reviews “Teens will find a true champion in Ivy” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) “Sweet and satisfying debut.” — The Horn Book “A top-notch book. Vicky is a well-developed, believable character supported by a cast that readers could easily meet in any high school. This book will attract a wide range of readers, especially teens who enjoy realistic fiction.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewLooking for a spud-tacular read? Starch here. — Kirkus Reviews From the writer and illustrator of The Bad Seed (2017), The Good Egg (2019), and The Cool Bean (2019), this picture book certainly has a point to make, but it does so with disarming wit and abundant charm. — Booklist [T]his tale is timely and helps make the point that a balance of technology and old-school fun might be the way to go. A goofy story about the dangers of too much of one thing, and a lighthearted lesson for all. — School Library Journal Text and illustrations are packed with humor. — Horn Book Magazine A stylish and witty picture book. — Sunday Times (London)

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Book SynopsisConsolidate coding skills and knowledge with engaging practice books for ages 7-11 containing easy-to-follow activities and projects, supported by accompanying teacher's notes.

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Book SynopsisFraught with cyberbullying, disinformation, fake stuff, tech addiction, and so much more, the digital world can be downright sad, awkward, and nasty. But have no fear, kids-The Phone Book is here! Packed with research-based explanations, techy titbits, and real stories from hundreds of teens and preteens, this phone book (the fun kind) will be your guide on the path of light, teaching you healthy phone habits and ways to stay safe online. And while you're on your journey, super illustrations, activities, and secret codes will reveal the power of your phone and the superpowers you have to wield it. Go forth, be informed, and slay the dark side of technology!Trade Review"Finally, a book for kids about the safe and responsible use of their first phone! A remarkably entertaining and informative read by Jessica Speer, “The Phone Book” will be hard for both kids (and adults!) to put down. It’s peppered with interesting tech tidbits and activities that keep readers engaged, and every chapter neatly wraps up with a useful checklist. From cover to cover, it is packed with great information written in a language that does not speak down to kids, and I love that she tackles the most important topic first—“Why Tech Companies Want You Staring at Your Phone.” This chapter alone is worth the price of the book. The Phone Book really should be required reading for any child about to get a connected device. I have a feeling they will even thank you for it."—Diana Graber, Author of Raising Humans in a Digital World and Founder of Cyber Civics and CyberwiseJessica has done it again! "The Phone Book" is a unique, engaging, easy read for tweens and teens! I loved the 'reality check' sections, the trivia, the True or False sections, and the guided questions for kids. This book is fun to read and has so much real information for kids (and parents). I especially loved the message that your phone can be a source of "good" in the world..it's how you use it! I will be recommending this to parents who attend my Tech Reset Masterclass as they navigate screen time limits and agreements with their tweens and teens. —Therese Connolly, Parent Coach/Psychotherapist, Host of The Parenting Reset Show Podcast and Tech Reset Masterclass for Parents of Tweens and TeensTech is something we TEACH to our children, rather than just hand over to them. This guide is a wonderful companion for teaching digital citizenship skills to adolescents, helping them discover the difference between mindful and mindless screen time. From texting tips to healthy tech checklists, this is a wonderful resource for kids and digital literacy teachers alike. Just as we teach our kids how to be kind, safe, and discerning in the real world, let’s offer them that same wisdom about their 2D experience.—Jennifer Bochsler + Kay De Veer, Founders of Tech-Wise Littles, helping parents of littles ages 0-6 start screens safely and smartlyJessica Speer's interactive books explore topics that matter to preteens and teens. Combining fun activities, humor, and stories, Speer's writing style combined with her understanding of kids makes her books relatable, entertaining, and best of all, helpful during the ups and downs of adolescence.—Dr. Cherylee E. Hirsch, Psy.D., School PsychologistTable of ContentsChapter 1: Social Media - Welcome to Disneyland Chapter 2: FOMO, JOMO, FOJI and Other Acronyms Chapter 3: “I Promise I Won’t Share it With Anyone” and Other Fictional Phrases Chapter 4: Big Dollars Data - Why the Internet Knows So Much About You Chapter 5: Sherlock Code - Sleuthing Truth from Lies and Fake Stuff Chapter 6: Zombie Land - Is Phone Addiction A Thing? Chapter 7: Creepy People - Stranger Danger Lurking on the Internet Chapter 8: Cyberbullying - The Depths of the Dark Side Chapter 9: Really Cool Stuff Chapter 10: You and Your Phone - A Force for Good

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Book SynopsisIs social media stressing you out? Written by a millennial psychologist and media expert, this workbook offers practical skills to help you reduce anxiety, balance screen time, deal with cyberbullies, and take charge of your life. Social media has drastically changed how we communicate with one another. In many ways this is a good thing. For example, it's easier than ever to stay connected to family and friends who live far away. But social media can also become addictive, stressful, and even alienating. If you're like many teens, you probably check your smartphone several times throughout the day to stay up to date on the news from friends. But what happens when you're so worried about missing the latest posts on your feed that you end up missing out on real life adventures and connections? Grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this unique and relatable workbook will help you manage the stress and anxiety that can result from excessive screen time. You'll discover how to choose friends over followers, find tips for navigating cyberbullying, and discover new ways to get back in touch with your own life-without your smartphone or other devices. Social media has an important place in your life-but it shouldn't rule your life. It's also important to remember that the "highlight reels" you see of your friends' lives aren't necessarily the "real" truth. If you're ready to reduce social media stress, gain confidence in yourself, and become more engaged in the world around you, this workbook will show you how.

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Book SynopsisWith more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In the eighteenth book in the My Weird School series, Mrs. Yonkers, the computer teacher, is the nerdiest teacher in the history of the world.

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Book SynopsisHow do fearless ideas begin? Travel along with young Bill Gates on his life's journey full of curiosity, discovery, hard work, and most important, fearlessness--the inability to see limits. The book invites young readers to pursue their passions and awaken a sense of ambition and responsibility for others as they grow.Think Smart, Be Fearless tells the inspiring story of Bill Gates, one of America's most fascinating entrepreneurs, starting from his early years as a precocious, inquisitive child who faced challenges fitting in with his classmates. Young Bill, known as Trey in his family, was a bit of a troublemaker, bored at school and prone to acting out. That all changed in high school with his discovery of the early world of computers. His instincts immediately told him that computers were the future. With the support of his family, who encouraged him to think smart and be fearless, Bill grew to become a technology visionary, who changed the way everyday people interact with computers, and a philanthropist whose inability to see limits is working to reduce poverty and improve global health worldwide.Complete with back matter that includes a more in-depth look into Bill Gates's life, a timeline of significant events in his life and in computer science, and a glossary for inquisitive kids.Trade Review"Eye-opening for young people who often take their technology for granted." --Kirkus Reviews"Mildenberger renders her naïf illustrations in muted hues, and relevant visuals—zeroes and ones, computer keyboards, and myriad worries—ribbon through spreads." --Publishers Weekly"Mildenberger’s enchanting illustrations are full of clever thematic details, like the clouds of zeroes and ones that follow Gates around after he discovers coding."--School Library Journal

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