Synopses & Reviews
Cyberspace is the place for fun, facts, and fantastic adventures
Surf's up in cyberspace! So grab your (key)board and catch the computer wave with this user-friendly, jam-packed guide and activity book. Online Kids will get you wired with complete information on the coolest sites online. Where else can you go to talk hoops with Michael Jordan, e-mail the president, travel to ancient civilizations, or get help with your science homework from a real scientist? From the NASA Shuttle Web to Walt Disney World, from the World Wide Web of Sports to the National Geographic Society, Online Kids tells you where it is and how to get there—including a special Coolness Index for each site.
You'll also find step-by-step instructions for great online activities:
- Make a fun-filled science museum at home
- Create an up-to-date space shuttle mission log
- Put together a personalized birthday photo collage
- Design your own awesome Web page, and more
- You'll also find advice on choosing the right online service, navigating the World Wide Web, sending e-mail, and keeping safe online.
About the Author
Preston Gralla (Cambridge, Massachusetts) is a journalist, author, and experienced online surfer who writes for Family PC, Computer Life, and other magazines. He is also the author of the PC Computing Guide to Shareware and an Executive Editor at Ziff-Davis Interactive.
Table of Contents
Partial table of contents:
LEARNING THE BASICS.
What Is Cyberspace?
Netiquette and Safety Online.
Choosing and Using Online Services.
Chat and Internet Newsgroups.
How to Use E-Mail.
THE BEST AND COOLEST EDUCATIONAL SITES IN CYBERSPACE.
Where to Get Homework Help.
Astronomy.
Computers and Software.
Writing and Reading.
Geography, Travel, and Weather.
HOBBIES, ENTERTAINMENT, GAMES, AND JUST PLAIN FUN.
Sports, Crafts, Pets, and Hobbies.
Pictures, Sound, and Video Files.
Fun and Games.
Create Your Own Home Page.
Glossary.
Index.