Twelve-year-old Emmy is struggling to understand boys when she discovers a magic "app" that can read their thoughts, which soon drives a wedge between her and best friend Harper.
"In Cell Phones, readers will learn about the science and technology behind the development of the cellular phone. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the challenges overcome to create the cell phone and how this super science feat continues to improve our communication with the world."--.
"Describes the rise of cell phone privacy concerns, how these issues affect individuals and society, and how these issues are being addressed"--Provided by publisher.
"Emma is delighted when her cell phone mysteriously reappears after she dropped it in the ocean, but now it is behaving very strangely and she suspects the spirit of a girl long dead is responsible"--Provided by publisher.
Abby is jealous when her classmate Brianna gets a new top-of-the-line MePhone and wishes she could have her own cell phone, so when Brianna's new phone goes missing and Abby is the one to find it, she wonders if she really has to give it back.
"Explores how cell phone users are being manipulated into touching their phones up to five thousand times a day and the effects this activity is having on brain function, emotional well-being, and relationships"--OCLC.
"It's a lively day at the neighborhood park. Birds are singing, squirrels are frolicking, dogs are causing a commotion--and wide-eyed children are enthralled by it all. Too bad the parents are missing everything! It's going to take something really BIG to get them to disengage from their phones"--Provided by publisher.
