Books with author Ariel Kaplan

Self-expression is incredibly important, especially during the teen years, and with the advent of blogging, teen writers can share their thoughts, ideas, and creative writing with the entire world and create a supportive and nurturing online community. Blogs can be enhanced with photos, artwork, video, and audio, creating a rich, multi-layered, multimedia expression of the self. Yet there are dangers associated with blogging, as with all other forms of digital communication--over-sharing, cyber-bullying, cyber-stalking, flaming, inappropriate language and images, and unlawful use of other people's content. This book covers all of the information needed to set up and maintain a blog, build a friendly community of fellow bloggers, and avoid all of the very real dangers of life in cyberspace,

This Romanian warrior prince is believed to be the inspiration for the famous vampire Count Dracula. Known for his ruthlessness and unflinching patriotism, Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler, was a complex individual whose exploits have become legendary. This book provides a comprehensive look at his life and the unique events that shaped his cruel and unyielding character. Students will not only learn about the life of the man who inspired Count Dracula, but will learn about the politics of Transylvania and the surrounding regions during this time, and get to see what the struggle between Europe and the Ottoman Empire looked like on the front lines of battle.

This Romanian warrior prince is believed to be the inspiration for the famous vampire Count Dracula. Known for his ruthlessness and unflinching patriotism, Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler, was a complex individual whose exploits have become legendary. This book provides a comprehensive look at his life and the unique events that shaped his cruel and unyielding character. Students will not only learn about the life of the man who inspired Count Dracula, but will learn about the politics of Transylvania and the surrounding regions during this time, and get to see what the struggle between Europe and the Ottoman Empire looked like on the front lines of battle.

Self-expression is incredibly important, especially during the teen years, and with the advent of blogging, teen writers can share their thoughts, ideas, and creative writing with the entire world and create a supportive and nurturing online community. Blogs can be enhanced with photos, artwork, video, and audio, creating a rich, multi-layered, multimedia expression of the self. Yet there are dangers associated with blogging, as with all other forms of digital communication--over-sharing, cyber-bullying, cyber-stalking, flaming, inappropriate language and images, and unlawful use of other people's content. This book covers all of the information needed to set up and maintain a blog, build a friendly community of fellow bloggers, and avoid all of the very real dangers of life in cyberspace,