Computer networks
By: Clive Gifford
Series: Get connected to digital literacy
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing
Published: 2015
Place of publication: St. Catharines, Ontario; New York, New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780778715092; 9780778715603; 9781427115867; 9781427115829
Subjects: Computer networks; Juvenile literature; World Wide Web; Information technology
Description: "Computer Networks looks at how computer technology has changed the way we work, communicate, learn, and have fun. The World Wide Web, search engines, email, and social media have all become part of our everyday lives. The bright and engaging design helps guide readers along, and easy-to-understand text explains websites and webpages, search engines, and email systems. Online security is a key area of focus, and advice is included on staying safe online. "Stretch Yourself" features give practical activities for readers to try to help reinforce learning and are not linked to specific software or operating systems. "True Story" features give real-world anecdotes from the world of information technology. "Computer Hero" features look at the groundbreaking scientists that paved the way for digital technology today."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

Includes index.

Ages 8-11

Grades 4 to 6
Table of contents: title: Making connections; title: Networks in action; title: Let's connect; title: The internet; title: World wide web; title: Web wonders; title: A world of websites; title: Search engines; title: Search and filter; title: You've got mail; title: Social networks; title: Danger, danger!; title: Keep it to yourself.