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Surf Smart Staying Safe Online (A True Book Our Digital World) by Cody Crane

by Cody Crane

Book Details

Publisher:Scholastic Inc.
Published:2025-09-02
Pages:52
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1546178201

Reading Info

Age Range:8-12

About This Book

How can kids stay safe online? Discover it with this step-by-step guide for young readers. The internet is an amazing tool. It connects computers and devices like cell phones, tablets, and gaming systems all over the world. It also comes with some risks. Among other things, kids need to know how to keep personal information private and how to stay safe from scams, predators, and other dangers. Surf Smart: Staying Safe Online uses engaging, interactive text-including critical-thinking questions-t

Our Review

This essential guide to internet safety provides middle-grade readers with a comprehensive toolkit for navigating the digital world responsibly. The book clearly explains how our devices connect globally while addressing real online risks like privacy protection, scam identification, and predator awareness. Through its interactive approach featuring critical-thinking questions, young readers actively engage with concepts rather than passively receiving information, transforming abstract safety concerns into practical decision-making skills.

What sets this digital literacy resource apart is its balanced perspective—acknowledging the internet's incredible potential while equipping children with protective strategies they can immediately apply. The thoughtful questioning format encourages kids to internalize safety principles rather than simply memorizing rules, making the lessons stick long after reading. Parents will appreciate how this cybersecurity education resource empowers their children to become discerning digital citizens who can enjoy technology's benefits while avoiding its pitfalls.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction