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Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
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Books About Libraries/Librarians (Adult)
Children's Staff Picks Art
Librarians in Books & Movies
National Library Week
Children's Staff Picks Art
Librarians in Books & Movies
National Library Week
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In This Book is Overdue!, acclaimed author Marilyn Johnson celebrates libraries and librarians, and, as she did in her popular first book, The Dead Beat, discovers offbeat and eloquent characters in the quietest corners. In defiance of doomsayers, Johnson finds librarians more vital and necessary than ever, as they fuse the tools of the digital age with love for the written word and the enduring values of truth, service to all, and free...
Author
Publisher
Dey St
Language
English
Description
Kelly Oxford likes to blow up the internet. Whether it is with the kind of Tweets that lead Rolling Stone to name her one of the Funniest People on Twitter or with pictures of her hilariously adorable family (human and animal) or with something much more serious, like creating the hashtag #NotOkay, where millions of women came together to share their stories of sexual assault, Kelly has a unique, razor-sharp perspective on modern life. As a screen...
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Using the AASL Standards Framework for Learners, the Create and Share: Thinking Digitally series provides younger readers with the necessary tools to successfully and safely navigate the digital world. In Respecting Others Online, readers learn the importance of being respectful online. Activities throughout the book prompt students to think more deeply, be creative, share information and resources, and grow their knowledge. Book includes a table...
Author
Publisher
Atlantic Monthly Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"P. J. O'Rourke says we've worked ourselves into a state of anger and perplexity, and it's no surprise because perplexed and angry are what Americans have been since the Roanoke Colony got lost. This astute and entertaining look at the state of these United States includes essays on everything from our fraught history ("O Beautiful for . . . Pilgrim Feet?") to the political effects of social media ("Whose Bright Idea Was It to Make Sure that Every...
Author
Series
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Pack up your Ouija board, wine bra, and squirt guns full of holy water ... we're going on a road trip! From the hit podcast And That's Why We Drink, this is your interactive travel guide to the hosts' favorite spooky and sinister sights. The world is a scary place ... and that's why we drink!
Author
Series
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
More than three billion people in the world use the Internet. Yet there are still more than four billion who do not have Internet access! But this number is slowly changing as innovations are being made to connect more people to the Internet. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader examines Internet access in the United States and around the world, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages to "being connected." This high-interest...
Author
Series
From an idea to volume 4
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
From an Idea to Google is a behind-the-computer-screen look into the history, business, and brand of the world's largest search engine. With humorous black & white illustrations throughout, learn about the company that even earned its own catchphrase: Google it!
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever wondered how a GPS knows the fastest route to take? Or how a video game knows when to stop performing an action? The answer is coding. Discover the fundamentals for computer programming, such as conditional statements, looping, and debugging. Who knows? You might even want to try out this innovative skill yourself!"--
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Using the AASL Standards Framework for Learners, the Create and Share: Thinking Digitally series provides younger readers with the necessary tools to successfully and safely navigate the digital world. In Recording Podcasts, readers learn how to creatively record podcasts and safely publish them online to share with friends and family. Activities throughout the book prompt students to think more deeply, be creative, share information and resources,...
11) Online safety
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Perhaps no topic is more crucial for young technology users to understand than how to stay safe online. This vital volume has the most pressing issues facing everyone who uses digital technology today, including maintaining privacy, avoiding cyberbullying, shielding personal information, and using safe and trustworthy websites. It even takes readers through the steps of creating the best passwords for themselves.
12) Searching online
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Using the AASL Standards Framework for Learners, the Create and Share: Thinking Digitally series provides younger readers with the necessary tools to successfully and safely navigate the digital world. In Searching Online, readers are equipped with new information and tips to improve their internet search skills. Activities throughout the book prompt students to think more deeply, be creative, share information and resources, and grow their knowledge....
13) Shopping
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024].
Language
English
Description
"Shopping online can be fun and easy, and there are many ways to do it. Explore the world of online shopping. Then, learn some helpful tips on spotting scams and staying safe online. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers gain digital literacy"--
14) Social media
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Many people use social media to talk and share things with their friends and families. It may be fun, but it can be dangerous, too. Explore the world of social media while also learning helpful tips to stay safe online. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers gain digital literacy"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Digital technology surrounds us. Our tablets, computers, and smartphones are just some of the vital tools that we use daily--if not hourly. Those devices would be useless without clever coding that might mystify some. This motivating book will enlighten budding techies by teaching them about well-known programming languages, basic computer parts, and the work of famous programmers. Key vocabulary is explained in an inviting and encouraging way. This...
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Using the AASL Standards Framework for Learners, the Create and Share: Thinking Digitally series provides younger readers with the necessary tools to successfully and safely navigate the digital world. In Sharing Photos Online, readers learn how to creatively take photos and safely share them online with friends and family. Activities throughout the book prompt students to think more deeply, be creative, share information and resources, and grow...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From our homes and schools to stores and restaurants, Wi-Fi has changed how we send and receive information and how we stay connected to the internet and each other. The story of Wi-Fi begins as far back as the discovery of radio waves. Readers will learn how it developed from there and gain an appreciation for the invisible world behind the wireless computer technology we rely on today. Relatable sidebars and effective graphic organizers aid in...
Author
Series
Publisher
Powerkids Press, The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
There's two sides to every story. In Social Media, you will read two sides to the dilemmas, sticky situations or issues that children sometimes have to face when using various social media platforms. Encouraging you to put yourself in someone else's shoes to see why they have reacted in a certain way or said certain things will help you to understand why different point of view arise in the first place and why your perspective might cloud your judgement...
19) Minecraft
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This book explores the inception and evolution of Minecraft, highlighting the game's key creators, super players, and the cultural crazes inspired by the game. Special features include side-by-side comparisons of the game over time and a behind-the-screen look into the franchise.
Author
Publisher
Quill Driver Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The 21st century guidebook of life safety skills for teens, their parents, and other caregivers, covering physical safety, sexual consent, social media, your rights with the police, situational awareness, dating violence, smartphones, and more. Young people coming of age today face new risks, expectations, and laws that didn't exist when their parents were young. What They Don't Teach Teens provides teens, tweens, and young adults with up-to-date,...
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