social media

"Instagram-famous triplets Cecily, Amber and Rudy Cole--the children of home renovation superstars--are ready for a perfect summer. They're on track to reach one mullion followers with a few carefully crafted posts, and they've just moved into the site of their parents' latest renovation project: a three-million-dollar McMansion in upstate New York. Just hours into the move, the Cole triplets begin to receive spine-chilling messages from a follower staking their claim over the house. It soon becomes clear that this anonymous threat is more than a simple Internet troll, and the follower can't wait to shatter the Cole family's perfect veneer and take back what's theirs. As the eerie warning manifest into deadly 'accidents,' the Coles begin to look into the history of the house--and the chilling secrets they uncover are far more than they bargained for"--Jacket flap.

"What if all of the presidents were online? From how they grew up to how they led, learn what historians know about these incredible leaders and find out what they're saying to each other! Just flip the page to follow the leaders! Was Teddy Roosevelt a cute kid in his Throwback Thursday photos? Whose no-shave November facial hair is better, Lincoln's or Taft's? Just how many selfies did JFK take in the oval office?"--Page [4] cover.

"Twelve-year-old Simon Rosen has a plan: make videos to ace his class project, earn a trip to Vancouver, participate in the Video Game Championships, get his parents to fall back in love. But when he tries to record himself, he soon learns that plans can go embarrassingly awry"--Provided by publisher.

"Using key facts, sidebars, and photographs related to the topic, this book informs students about what the world was like before Facebook, including a look at previous forms of online communication, and examines what made Facebook successful and what led to its displacement of MySpace at the top of social media. This book explores how Facebook has changed the world and societies since its creation, for better and worse, and explains Mark Zuckerberg's role as leader of this . . . business. Facebook's hand in contemporary social issues, such as domestic violence and bullying, is also discussed, as well as the site's connection to controversial events like Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election, illuminating the extent of Facebook's reach and influence"--Provided by publisher.

Told through police transcripts, tweets, direct messages, and two voices, pop sensation Eric inadvertently falls in love with his biggest fan, agoraphobic Tessa, through deception, leading to a real-life meeting with dire consequences.

"This title takes a look at how social media can keep people connected to their friends and the world around them, as well as how it can be dangerous and overwhelming if used irresponsibly. The title also addresses cyberbullying. Features include an ask the expert section, tips on being healthy, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by publisher.

A look at the life and career of YouTube personality Wendie Ayche, whose online nickname is Wengie.

As of 2018 approximately 3.1 billion people, roughly one-third of the world's population, use social media to communicate and connect with others. Yet for some users, what began as a fun habit has grown into a consuming addiction that can have significant negative effects on their lives. Addicted to Social Media presents a realistic picture of addiction, the effects of addiction on people's lives, and how addiction can be overcome.

"A historical account of the social media boom, including technological advancements that enabled widespread Internet use, the people involved, how companies such as Facebook and Twitter capitalized on it, and the lingering aftermath"--Provided by publisher.

"Growing up in Liberty Lake, Minnesota, Mary was chubby, awkward, and smart; a scholarship to an Ivy League school was her ticket out. Three years later she's back-- thinner, cynical, and a restless failure. Kicked out of Cornell at the beginning of senior year, she won't tell anyone why. When Olivia Willand, a rising social media star, goes missing, Mary becomes obsessed. Best friends in childhood, Mary knows better than anyone that behind the Instagram persona hid a willful, manipulative girl with sharp edges. She also believes that the disappearance is tied to that of nineteen-year-old DeMaria Jackson, whose disappearance has gone under the radar"--Provided by publisher.