Books with title Internet @ction

Hey kids--got a computer? Ready and eager to go online? That can be a really cool thing to do...but parents know that sometimes cyberspace isn't a very friendly or safe place for youngsters. Welcome to Internet @ction! Slip in the super CD ROM and it feels as if you're hooked up to the web. But it keeps children out of chat rooms and away from inappropriate material while still giving webcrawlers-in-training the computer knowledge they need. Pull up two chairs (for the child and a parent) and begin by installing the CD. Don't worry--it's pretty simple. You'll arrive at the "home page." Meet your browser, play games and activities designed to practice skills, send some e-mail, use search engines, and find out how to surf the web like a pro. And, when you're finally ready to go on the real thing, you'll be able to copy pictures, download clip art, find help with homework, plug into web radio, and more. Plus: an all-important section on Internet safety, including filters to keep curious eyes from straying where they shouldn't go.

"The Internet is a means of connecting one computer to another anywhere on the globe. It is called the network of networks, spread all over the world like a web. When two or more computers are interconnected with each other, they can easily send or receive any kind of information, such as text, voice, videos, and so on. The Internet allows us to download or upload information, send or receive emails, watch videos, chat online, play games, etc. With the help of the Internet, we can visit websites that help us in getting knowledge of different things. It has become an easily accessible channel for information and entertainment"--

Where would we be without the Internet? How would you research a school project or look for things you want to read about or buy online? This book details just what the Internet is; how it works, the hardware, protocol, and the World Wide Web, as well as tips on how to stay safe by having your parents control just what you can find and see in this ever-changing world of instant access to information. So, be safe and happy surfing! This book will allow students to ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.