A Parent's Guide to the Internet: Raising Your Family on the Information Superhighway
- ISBN-10
- 0965826635
- ISBN-13
- 9780965826631
- Category
- Computers and children
- Pages
- 118
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997-04-01
- Publisher
- Sivart Pub
- Author
- Travis West
Description
The internet is probably the most debated issue to come around in decades. The changes it's bringing are having a tremendous impact on the way we work, play, & function on a daily basis. This simple technology however, is easily misunderstood. This book is based on the author's own experiences of getting connected to the Internet. It is full of common sense & easy-to-understand directions on making the most of the Internet in the shortest period of time. The book will be of particular interest to anyone who has not yet made the decision to get online. It is also a practical guide for parents & educators interested in providing a safe surfing environment for kids 4 - 14. In addition to simple language descriptions of the most popular aspects of the Internet, this book includes information & addresses on hundreds of newsgroups, mailing lists, & World Wide Web sites that are "kid-safe & parent-approved." To order contact: Silvart Publishing, P.O. Box 9326, The Woodlands, TX 77387-9326. 281-367-1177, FAX 281-362-0038. E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected].
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