computer network resources

An illustrated encyclopedia of world history, arranged chronologically, which includes directories of web sites useful for topics, as well as links to corresponding web sites provided by Usborne Publishing.

Explores how the laptop generation created a new grassroots music industry, with the fans and the bands in charge rather than the corporations.

A guide to the Internet's best sites on World War II that provides detailed reviews of the top one hundred sites, a one- to five-star rating of each site's content, a list of more than 140 additional sites, and a free CD-ROM with hotlinks to all the sites in the book.

"To help you understand MySpace, the authors step you through how to set up and personalize a MySpace account and how to manage an online social life. Then they look at how young people are changing the Internet and how to guide them as they navigate the social Web"--Back cover.

A guide to introducing children to the Internet, explaining what it is, how to connect to it, services available, and tools to use to access free resources. Includes a CD-ROM with a "Link Farm" and lesson plans.

Provides information about the physical characteristics, behavior and habitats of various kinds of whales and dolphins. Includes descriptions of recommended Web sites whose links are on the Usborne Quicklinks Web site.

Lists over 600 online resources that provide health and medical information on many different illnesses; includes directories, views on health care issues, specialized information about different diseases, and other related topics.