Online Communication and Social Networking: ISBN 978-1-60152-190-3 / eBook: 978-1-60152-328-0
Online Gaming and Entertainment: ISBN 978-1-60152-191-0 / eBook: 978-1-60152-329-7 (only available in eBook)
Online Information and Research: ISBN 978-1-60152-192-7 / eBook: 978-1-60152-289-4 (only available in eBook)
Online Predators: ISBN 978-1-60152-193-4 / eBook: 978-1-60152-288-7 (only available in eBook)
Online Privacy: ISBN 978-1-60152-194-1 / eBook: 978-1-60152-287-0
Online Security: ISBN 978-1-60152-195-8 / eBook: 978-1-60152-286-3
Library Media Connection, May 1, 2012
Each of these books covers a comprehensive variety of topics and are nicely organized, with chapters in a chronological sequence from the history of each topic to a chapter dealing with “The Future of ...”. The only exception is Online Privacy. Each volume has a Facts About section, Related Organizations, and For Future Research. The Facts About section would have been better placed as sidebars as their placement at the back of each book makes them seem less important. Predicting the future and keeping these books current will be a challenge; they are as current today as they can be, and will provide students with up-to-date information about a breadth of current issues. Index.
— Sydnye Cohen, Library Media Specialist, Brookfield (Connecticut) High School Recommended
Online Gaming and Entertainment: ISBN 978-1-60152-191-0 / eBook: 978-1-60152-329-7 (only available in eBook)
Online Information and Research: ISBN 978-1-60152-192-7 / eBook: 978-1-60152-289-4 (only available in eBook)
Online Predators: ISBN 978-1-60152-193-4 / eBook: 978-1-60152-288-7 (only available in eBook)
Online Privacy: ISBN 978-1-60152-194-1 / eBook: 978-1-60152-287-0
Online Security: ISBN 978-1-60152-195-8 / eBook: 978-1-60152-286-3
School Library Journal, November 1, 2011
Gr 9 Up This series tackles the ever-changing landscape of the Internet. Each book highlights an issue that students might face, such as online predators, protecting one’s privacy, and determining a quality research website. Anecdotes are sprinkled throughout as well as technological histories like how Google and Wikipedia came to be. Both sides of issues are presented in an unbiased manner. For example, Entertainment explores the positive aspects of online gaming and the negative impact of addiction, while Social Networking examines the benefits and drawbacks to virtual networking and communication. The personal stories help the readable texts flow smoothly. Crossover and repetitive information weaves itself into several of the books.
Online Predators: ISBN 978-1-60152-193-4
School Library Journal, November, 2011
Packed with frightening cases of online attacks by sexual predators, financial predators, and bullies, this detailed, up-to-date, highly readable guide is a warning to young people-and adults-about Internet based crime and identity theft. The first section discusses the rising trend of "sexting," with predators using chat rooms and social-network sites to browse personal profiles,identify potential victims, and trick them into reaching out. The financial chapter warns against including bank accounts and credit-card numbers online, as the Internet opens new doors for theft and predators who target consumers. A section on cyberbullying details this growing form of social cruelty that spreads virally, and it asks crucial questions: should cyberbullying be made a criminal offense? An important final section confronts the debate between free speech and safety controls. Computer-savvy teens will especially welcome the coverage of emerging careers in cybersecurity and forensics, with examples of how detectives go online to pose as teens and entrap predators. A clean design with color photos and extensive back matter with detailed source notes and a bibliography further add to this title's appeal.