Information explorer junior

Explains basic techniques of using a dictionary to help with vocabulary and spelling.

Provides information about using a thesaurus, including when to use it, how to use it, and what you will see inside.

Describes how to evaluate websites, discussing how to assess their accuracy, authorship, and purpose.

Introduces proper online etiquette for children, including respect, fairness, responsibilty, and manners.

Discusses how to take photographs using a digital camera and how to share digital images.

Provides instructions for using and crediting copyrighted material.

Readers will learn how to respect other people while using the internet.

Sometimes it can be difficult to find the information you are looking for in a text. Readers of this book will discover tips and tricks for proficiently comprehending informational texts and carefully searching them for the knowledge they need. They will find out how informational texts are organized, how to identify important points and key details, and how to demonstrate understanding of a text using information from both illustrations and text....

Learn how to select a topic for a research project with these fun activities. Students will build foundational skills as they learn how to begin new projects effectively. With tips that are relevant across multiple academic disciplines, this book encourages students to think critically about their project before they begin, to avoid wasting time, effort, and resources. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help...

Learn how to review other people's work and provide constructive advice with these fun activities. Students will practice giving tactful critiques, a foundational skill that will benefit them both academically and personally. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

Learn how to perform research using video sources with these fun activities. Using their relevant prior knowledge of how to find video clips, students will learn how to use videos as effective research tools. With tips that are relevant across multiple academic disciplines, this book encourages students to incorporate visual elements into their project research, rather than only text-based sources.Additional text features and search tools, including...