So . . . you got a phone! You can text your friends, play games, and take cool pictures! You have the whole world in your pocket—power to be used as a force for good or, um, not so good.
Fraught with cyberbullying, disinformation, fake stuff, tech addiction, and so much more, the digital world can be downright sad, awkward, and nasty. But have no fear, kids—The Phone Book is here! Packed with research-based explanations, techy tidbits, and real stories from hundreds of teens and preteens, this phone book (the fun kind) will be your guide on the path of light, teaching you healthy phone habits and ways to stay safe online. And while you’re on your journey, super illustrations, activities, and secret codes will reveal the power of your phone and the superpowers you have to wield it. Go forth, be informed, and slay the dark side of technology!
ISBN-13: 9781641709903
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Familius
Publication Date: 08-08-2023
Pages: 160
Product Dimensions: 8.00(w) x 5.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 8 - 13 Years
Jessica Speer is the award-winning author of BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships and Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised. Her interactive books for preteens and teens entertain readers while exploring important topics. Blending humor, a dash of science, stories, and insights, her writing unpacks challenges that surface during adolescence. She has a master’s degree in social sciences and explores topics in ways that connect with kids. Jessica is regularly featured in and contributes to media outlets on topics related to kids, teens, parenting, and social-emotional development. For more information, visit www.JessicaSpeer.com
Lesley Imgart is a German illustrator living in Edinburgh, Scotland. She came to the UK for her BA and returned for an MA (and the salt and vinegar crisps). She is interested in autobiographical comics and telling other people’s stories.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Social Media - Welcome to Disneyland Chapter 2: FOMO, JOMO, FOJI and Other Acronyms
Chapter 3: “I Promise I Won’t Share it With Anyone” and Other Fictional Phrases
Chapter 4: Big Dollars Data - Why the Internet Knows So Much About You
Chapter 5: Sherlock Code - Sleuthing Truth from Lies and Fake Stuff
Chapter 6: Zombie Land - Is Phone Addiction A Thing?
Chapter 7: Creepy People - Stranger Danger Lurking on the Internet
Chapter 8: Cyberbullying - The Depths of the Dark Side
Chapter 9: Really Cool Stuff
Chapter 10: You and Your Phone - A Force for Good
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