Surf Smart: Staying Safe Online (A True Book: Our Digital World)

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—to introduce readers to the rewards and risks of surfing the net.

ABOUT THIS SERIES:

The world of media and technology is changing fast—and young students are right there in the thick of it. As children try to make sense of new technologies, they face a variety of critical issues, including how to access reliable sources of information, how to protect themselves online, and how to use technology in mindful and respectful ways. That’s where the books in the Our Digital Future series can help. Each title has been developed to help young readers think critically and navigate new technologies with confidence and care.

Cody Crane is an award-winning nonfiction children’s writer. From a young age, she was set on becoming a scientist. She later discovered that writing about science could be just as fun as the real thing. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband and son.