Digital Planet
Series of 4 titles
Who makes apps? When was the internet invented? How do we use social media in our daily lives? Find answers to these questions and more in Digital Planet. This informative series introduces readers to the technology of daily life. Bright, full-color photographs complement the carefully leveled text to make reading for understanding easy and fun. Each title includes a table of contents, infographic, glossary, index, Did You Know? sidebars that provide additional information, and reading tips for teachers and parents.
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Category | STEM |
| Subject | Machines, Science and Math, Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2020 |
| Publisher | Jump! |
| Imprint | Pogo Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2020-01-01 |
| Dewey | 302.23-5.3 |
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| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 9 |
| Lexile | 350-470 |
| Guided Reading Level | K |
| Features | Glossary of key words, Index, and Table of contents |
Reviews
Series Made Simple
This simplified series explains how the digital world works. How Does Social Media Work? discusses the positives (like instant connection) as well as the safety concerns in sharing personal information online. How Does the Internet Work? provides a very basic overview of how the internet transfers data from one computer to another. A small sidebar briefly mentions safety, but not enough to make it truly helpful. What Are Apps? describes the development and benefits of the various apps on the market. What Is Coding? focuses on the results produced by coding rather than how to code, but emphasis is placed on the user-friendly accessibility of some platforms, especially for young children. Each book concludes with activities and tools that encourage further exploration, like creating a fake social media site based on a favorite hobby. VERDICT A fine supplemental purchase.