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There's no question that the Internet is here to stay. A dominant presence in our professional and personal lives, the Internet is quickly becoming the preferred way to communicate and learn new material. The importance of integrating this powerful teaching and learning tool in the classroom and at home is obvious, but who has the time? Using Sheryl Burgstahler's newest addition to the New Kids on the Net series, language arts teachers, computer lab managers, and parents can easily integrate meaningful Internet experiences into their curriculum or daily routine. Geared towards children in fourth through sixth grade but also useful for younger children, this ready-to-use guide provides URLs and 2 page tear-out activities for more than 75 language arts-related websites. Students are also instructed on Internet safety, etiquette, appropriateness, and more. Teachers and parents will benefit from the chapter-opening Notes to the Facilitator, a helpful guiding feature that includes Prerequisites, Objectives, Student Activities, and References. In addition, a "Create More Lessons" chapter at the end of the book gives facilitators the information they need to take Internet learning even further.