The Internet and World Wide Web are providing global access to information at a phenominal rate. The Internet is a network connecting computers from around the world. The Internet is growing at an incredible rate. There is now at least something available on almost any topic. This is especially true of AltaVista , since you can end up with thousands of references if you are not careful.
Many libraries now offer computer workstations with connections to the Internet.
Please ask your librarian how to start exploring the Internet. The newer web browsers support rating systems that can help screen out sites that have sex, violence, and profanity if you are worried about what your children can view. Materials Greg Dixon 1997.