Seventeen-year-old Nick buys a used cell phone only to call his girlfriend, but strange and desperate people keep calling--one of them a denizen of Hell--begging for or demanding his help.
Looks at how and where cell phones are made, discusses their role in the global economy, and includes notes designed to help readers identify the skills needed for success in the twenty-first century in the areas of learning and innovation, business and money, and life and career.
Number of teens with smartphones has exploded. While this greater access to mobile technology has its advantages, it also holds potential dangers. Using many real-life examples, the author makes teens aware of these and other problems and gives practical guidelines for preventing them.
Explores issues related to electronic devices in schools, including the advantages and disadvantages of using cell phones, iPods, laptops, and tablets in the classroom, Also views of educators on whether texting should be part of classroom learning.
Provides information on the possible effects of electromagnetic radiation called radiofrequency (RF) energy, which may increase the risk of brain cell damage leading to tumors.
