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There are certain moments in history that are so significant that they become Turning Points, moments that put a bookmark in time and cause the events that follow to be measured by a different standard. From natural disasters caused by extreme climate changes to the rise of social media, from the War in Iraq to the current global refugee crisis, such times are often fraught with conflict and tension. This series puts each event in its historical context...

2) Better connected: how girls are using social media for good

Author

Kyi, Tanya Lloyd

Series

Orca Think

Publisher

Orca Book Publishers

Pub. Date

2022.

Language

English

Description

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"This nonfiction illustrated book for middle grade readers is an inspiring look at the positive and creative ways girls are using social media"--OCLC.

3) Social networking

Author

Ryan, Peter K

Series

Digital and information literacy

Publisher

Rosen Central

Pub. Date

2010

Language

English

4) Social media

Author

Parks, Peggy J

Series

Digital issues

Publisher

ReferencePoint Press, Inc

Pub. Date

2017.

Language

English

5) What is the impact of Twitter?

Series

At issue (San Diego, Calif.)

Publisher

Greenhaven Press

Pub. Date

[2013]

Language

English

Description

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"Presents diverse perspectives on whether or not the world can be transformed 140 characters at a time"--Introduction, page 9.

6) Is Social Media Good for Society?

Author

Nakaya, Andrea C

Series

Issues in society

Publisher

ReferencePoint Press, Inc

Pub. Date

2017.

Language

English

Description

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Social networking is one of the most common online activities, and integral to the lives of people around the world. Issues are discussed clearly and objectively, with added insight from experts and others, in these chapters: How So Social Media Affect Personal Relationships? Have Social Media Contributed to a Loss of Privacy? How Have Social Media Influenced Politics? Are People Too Dependent on Social Media?

7) Social media: 12 things you need to know

Author

Marciniak, Kristin

Series

Tech smarts

Publisher

12 Story Library

Pub. Date

[2016]

Language

English

Description

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Discusses the benefits and drawbacks of social media.

8) Pinterest(tm): how Ben Silbermann & Evan Sharp changed the way we share what we love

Author

Waters, Rosa

Series

Wizards of technology

Publisher

Mason Crest

Pub. Date

[2015]

Language

English

Description

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Explores the life of Ben Silbermann and Evan Sharp, explaining what it took for them to start Pinterest and what they have planned for the future.

9) Vine

Author

Wheeler, Jill C

Series

Social media sensations

Publisher

Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Pub

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

Description

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Text and color illustrtaions explore Vine, the video-sharing service limited to just six seconds of short clips on a constant loop.

10) Snap It!: Snapchat projects for the real world

Author

Bernhardt, Carolyn

Series

#Cool social media

Publisher

Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

Description

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Learn about the famous image-sharing app Snapchat with fun projects inspired by its features and functions. Make a wacky mask to use for fun selfies, tell a story using only images, and add geotags to your favorite framed photos. Step-by-step directions and colorful photos bring each project to life. -- Publisher description.

11) YouTube

Author

Green, Sara

Series

Behind the Brand

Publisher

Bellwether Media, Inc

Pub. Date

[2024]

Language

English

Description

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"Engaging images accompany information about YouTube. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

12) Twitter

Author

Ellenport, Craig

Series

Tech 2.0. World-changing social media companies
Tech 2.0 World-Changing Social Media Companies

Publisher

Mason Crest

Pub. Date

[2019]

Language

English

Description

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"Though short and sweet, 140-character Twitter posts, or tweets, have become standard parts of world communication, from the Oval Office on down. Inside, read how this amazing company began and how it grew rapidly while creating an all-new way for people, including celebrities, athletes, politicians, and more, to speak to the world. Social media companies have changed the way that people in every generation communicate." -- Amazon.com.

13) YouTube

Author

Owings, Lisa

Series

Social media sensations

Publisher

Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Pub

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

Description

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Text and color illustrations explore YouTube and the video-sharing community.

14) Twitter

Author

Mattern, Joanne

Series

Social media sensations

Publisher

Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Pub

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

Description

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Text and color illustrations explore Twitter, a social-networking service that allows users to post short messages that cannot be longer than 140 characters.

15) Pinterest

Author

Wheeler, Jill C

Series

Social media sensations

Publisher

Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Pub

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

Description

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Text and color illustrations explore Pinterest, a social networking site where users pin, share, and follow common interests to a virtual board.

16) Mark Zuckerberg: founder of Facebook

Author

Kawa, Katie

Series

Computer pioneers

Publisher

PowerKids Press

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

Description

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Mark Zuckerberg is one of the most widely recognizable figures in society today for his social media pioneering. In this book, readers will learn about Zuckerbergs early life and how it led to the development of Facebook. This book also presents ways that Zuckerbergs work has shaped our world and the way people use computers. This high-interest biography is presented with engaging text and brilliant color photographs. Information-rich sidebars and...

17) Facebook: how Mark Zuckerberg connected more than a billion friends

Author

Scott, Celicia

Series

Wizards of technology

Publisher

Mason Crest, an imprint of National Highlights

Pub. Date

2015.

Language

English

18) Instagram

Author

Mattern, Joanne

Series

Social media sensations

Publisher

Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publshing

Pub. Date

[2017]

Language

English

Description

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Text and color illustrations explore Instagram, a photo and video sharing website where users post moments from their daily lives using filters, hashtags, and captions for others to comment on.