Online Search teaches about the ways you can find things on the internet.  It starts by explaining how early computers were HUGE! and that computer programming is basically a more complex way of saying to give a computer instructions.  Searches aren't always accurate, but it depends on what you tell it to look for as it can take things very literally.  It also talks a little bit about data privacy concerns - which is a big deal for everyone - and comes up a LOT in my cyber security grad classes!

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As a teacher, I was excited to see a book about online searches, as it's not a topic that has easily accessible information for our students. This book is full of great information, but it was a bit heavy for young learners. The pictures of the old computers will be a fun addition for young readers to experience! The book overall feels like it most resembles an old textbook, and I'm not sure how engaging that will be for children. It does have good infomation, though.

The title, Online Search, is a bit of a misnomer. Searching is only one of the topics covered in this 50-page book. A better title might be “A Child’s Introduction to Computers”. The book, whose reading level is for the upper elementary or middle school student, includes such topics as computer history, computer technology, and the role of programming in the development of computer technology (it does not teach programming, per se). The topics covered are similar to those seen in a college freshman computer science course from the late 20th century to the beginning of the 21st century. The book includes a great many pictures and photographs illustrating the topics discussed.

The book would make an excellent Christmas or birthday gift for the inquisitive child. It would be a welcome addition to the elementary school or public library. I expect even some parents would find the content of interest.
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