A True Bookcomputers:

By Larry Dane Brimner

Book Overview

Animals. American History. Earth Science. Geography. Health. Space. True Books covers all this and more in photo-filled chapter books that provide a basic introduction to curriculum-relevant topics. Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and an index, plus a comprehensive To Find Out More section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, and redesigned with a fresh new look in 1996, the new True Books series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0516219375
• ISBN13: 9780516219370
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 5

Customer Reviews

Age Appropriate and Clear

Brimner's E-Mail is an age-appropriate and clear explanation of what e-mail is and how it works. That he challenges young readers with details from time to time is an asset to teachers wishing to see their students stretch. If I could give it 10 stars, I would. Brimner is one of the leading practitioners of books for young and emergent readers.

Clear and Concise

Our school system uses both of Brimner's technology books, E-Mail and The World Wide Web, in our first/second grade computer labs. Young readers (and their teachers) appreciate his clear, concise explanations, while young researchers enjoy the connections he makes between the basic and scientific--and the many safe links he offers for exploration. This balance between basic and scientific, always carefully explained, elevates the text from so many that could well fall into the category of "dumbing down" information. If you wish your young students to grow in their understanding of technology, then this is the book for them.

Excellent for Grades 1 & 2

An excellent book for grades 1 and 2 that offers basic information for those youngsters just starting out with technology as well as more "scientific" meat for those wishing to explore what technology has to offer. Clear, concise, and entertainingly told.