Publisher's Synopsis
Whether using a social networking site like MySpace or Facebook, or building a web page from scratch, millions of teens are actively creating a vibrant part of the Internet. This is the definitive teen's guide to publishing exciting web pages and blogs. This easy-to-follow guide shows teenagers how to:
- create great MySpace and Facebook pages;
- build their own unique, personalized websites;
- share the latest news with exciting blogging ideas;
- and protect themselves online with cybersafety tips.
Written in a conversational style with contributions by a teenage website designer, this book leads readers step-by-step through the basics of HTML and web design, with an inquisitive approach that encourages experimentation and fun. Easy-to-follow instructions are supplemented by screen shots. By following the tips in this teen-friendly book, students will learn to go beyond clicking through websites to learning strategies for web design, including placing and editing images, linking to other sites, creating multipage sites, incorporating various font styles, and using JavaScript to create advanced homepages. Teens will love learning more about the fascinating world of website creation!
Grades 7-12
Named one of the Pennsylvania State Librarians Assoication's Young Adult Top Forty nonfiction books of 2009.
