Don't Talk to Strangers Online

by Shannon Miller, Sara Swan Miller

Overview

Readers learn from a young age not to talk to strangers they encounter in the “real world,” but they may not understand the danger of talking to strangers online. Accessible text explains why this is unsafe and informs readers of what they should do if someone online says things that make them uncomfortable. The awareness raised in students will help them become confident and safe Internet users.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781477715642
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2013
Series:	Internet DOs & DON'Ts Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Shannon Miller remains the most decorated gymnast in American history. She received her law degree from Boston College. Shannon is the founder and president of Shannon Miller Lifestyle, a company dedicated to empowering women to make their health a priority. Shannon lives in Florida with her husband, son Rocco and newest addition, their miracle baby girl Sterling.

Danny Peary is an American film critic and sports writer. He has written and edited twenty-two books. He lives in New York City.

Table of Contents

Online Safety 4

Finding Safe Sites 10

Stranger Danger 14

Words to Know 24

Index 24

Websites 24

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2013
K-Gr 2—Internet safety basics are presented in clear, simple language for the youngest online users. The series balances enthusiasm about the Internet's educational and social benefits with cautionary advice such as, "A stranger you chat with could bother you." The otherwise competent writing falters in Be Nice, which contains vague statements (e.g., "Being nice is thinking about others' feelings") and devotes only two pages to online bullying. Address and Phone Number could have been combined into one title. The series avoids specifics when discussing websites and chat rooms, so it won't become dated quickly. However, the absence of computer graphics seems a missed opportunity to teach technological skills. The stock images of children are bland and repetitive. Although this series might not be strong enough to be used in its entirety, individual titles do a satisfactory job of sparking essential (and perhaps life-saving) conversations about safety practices.

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