Free Stuff For Kids On The Net (Cool Sites) [Paperback]

Lisa Trumbauer (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Series: Cool Sites

Describes the best websites offering items for children, including games, posters, and manufacturer's giveaways. Contains reviews by computer users, aged seven to twelve.

--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Grade 3-8-Free Stuff has chapters describing sites for games ("Game Zone"), crafts ("Craft Jam"), manufacturer's giveaways ("Mail Madness"), and downloads. Super Sports features chapters like "Diamond Dandies" (baseball), "Hoop Scoop" (basketball), "Fancy Footwork" (football and soccer), and "Cool Sports" (ice/snow). A broad range of sports is covered, though there is a heavy focus on baseball. The chapter headings are a clue to the tone of the books: light, snappy, and aimed at the sound-bite generation. Usually only one site is presented per page, complete with a clear, black-and-white reproduction of the home page and a brief descriptive paragraph. Additional quotes from students, primarily in the fifth through eighth grades, who "checked out" the sites are objective. An introduction, a warning on Internet safety, a list of popular search engines, and a Web-site index enrich these Webliographies. Of course, books like these will quickly be out of date, but while they're hot, they're hot.
Peg Glisson, Mendon Center Elementary School, Pittsford, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Press (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761310258
• ISBN-13: 978-0761310259
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,174,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lisa Trumbauer is the New York Times best-selling author of A Practical Guide to Dragons. In addition, she has written about 300 other books for children, including mystery novels, picture books, and nonfiction books on just about every topic under the sun (including the sun!). Lisa lives in New Jersey with her husband, Dave, two moody cats, and a dog named Blue.