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The rise of the Internet has changed the way news is reported and consumed. One effect of these changes involves fake news℗false news items that are spread through e-mail and social media to discredit people and policies, most often in the realm of politics. This book examines the growth and influence of fake news in the United States and beyond.
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"Discusses how to protect personal information from online privacy violations. Covers how to set and store secure passwords, monitor online visibility, safely use social media and apps, and create online profiles. Contains emergency instructions for those who have been hacked or had their identity, phone, or laptop stolen"--
4) Wildcard
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"Teenage hacker Emika Chen embarks on a mission to unravel a sinister plot and is forced to join forces with a shadowy organization known as the Blackcoats"--
Emika Chen barely made it out of the Warcross Championships alive. Knowing the truth behind Hideo's new NeuroLink algorithm, she is determined to put a stop to his plans. But someone has put a bounty on Emika's head, and her sole chance for survival lies with Zero and the Blackcoats, his ruthless...
5) Warcross
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"When teenage coder Emika Chen hacks her way into the opening tournament of the Warcross Championships, she glitches herself into the game as well as a sinister plot with major consequences for the entire Warcross empire"--Provided by the publisher.
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Presents opposing arguments on the topic of net neutrality, discussing whether or not internet service is a basic need, if the internet should be regulated by the government, the future of the internet, and its connection to free speech. Includes a list of relevant organizations and discussion questions.
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Examines cancel culture in America today, discussing its origins and offering examples of celebrities, politicians, corporations, and ordinary people who have been cancelled. Also explores its effectiveness and its future. Includes sidebars, a glossary, resources for further information, quotes, and color photographs.
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Ralph and Penelope are faced with a new challenge when they begin the search for a spare part to fix a beloved videogame: how to navigate the internet. When trying to fix Sugar Rush the pair become engrossed in the World Wide Web after a router is plugged into the local arcade space, forcing them to find a wheel to replace the router with and get the arcade up and running again. Traversing through this new, technological landscape won't be easy, with...
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"Cyberbullying among teens happens every day. Harsh words and damaging photos exchanged through texts, email, or social media can result in humiliation, broken friendships, punishment at school, and even legal prosecution. In some cases, online harassment has contributed to suicide. Faced with this frightening problem, parents, educators, and teens are looking for information and advice. But few cyberbullying resources speak to teens themselves. Written...
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Briefly describes various world records as recorded and uploaded on the platform YouTube and features photographs and QR codes that allow readers to see the videos. Includes such records as the largest rabbit to the world's tallest water slide to the most-watched movie trailer.
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Contains a collection of articles published in the "New York Times" by various authors exploring all aspects of internet celebrity culture. Discusses the biggest apps and sites, the most famous influencers domestic and international, and the dark side of the culture. Includes a glossary, black-and-white photographs, and text-dependent questions.
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The Official Guide from TikTok Superstar Charli D'Amelio
"By the 16-year-old herself . . . all about social media, influencers, and body image." —Cosmopolitan
Everyone knows Charli D'Amelio as the only TikTok personality to have—at age 16—surpassed 100 million followers. But who's the girl behind the posts? For the first time ever, Charli...
The Official Guide from TikTok Superstar Charli D'Amelio
"By the 16-year-old herself . . . all about social media, influencers, and body image." —Cosmopolitan
Everyone knows Charli D'Amelio as the only TikTok personality to have—at age 16—surpassed 100 million followers. But who's the girl behind the posts? For the first time ever, Charli...
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"Breaks down and simplifies electronics and the Internet of things for the layperson. Written by a leading technical school instructor with a talent for bringing complex topics to everyday people, [the] book provides concrete examples and practical advice for anyone interested in building, repairing, or studying electronics and functional Internet of things (IoT) devices"--Amazon.com.
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Explains the digital trend of going viral and answers key questions about the causes and consequences of something proliferating the internet quickly. Highlights key examples of viral trends and stories, and provides strategies for recognizing and ignoring fake viral content. Includes color photographs, chapter notes, a glossary, sources for further information, and an index.
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This innovative title looks at the history of the Web from its early roots in the research projects of the US government to the interactive online world we know and use today. Fully illustrated with images of early computing equipment and the inside story of the online world's movers and shakers, the book explains the origins of the Web's key technologies, such as hypertext and mark-up language, the social ideas that underlie its networks, such as...
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Explores the positive and negative effects of social media on our world. On one hand, social media helps people connect and stay in touch more easily than ever before. On the other, many experts believe social media has worsened political polarization and boosted the spread of misinformation.