Youtube

Gr 4-6-If not already active users, most students will at least be familiar with these social media tools. This set excels at relating the stories behind each media outlet (rather than instructing readers in their use). Company history, funding sources, news stories, politics, and societal impacts are discussed. The constant need to evolve and the future of each medium are also addressed. The layout and format are very appealing. However, most of the graphics fall short of actually representing the sites. Each volume concludes with etiquette and safety tips while a simplified "Guide To." section succinctly teaches newcomers the operational basics. VERDICT A relevant and satisfactory tool for introducing young readers to popular social media outlets. © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

In ten or eleven brief chapters, each volume covers a social network's history, features, primary audience, and uses for businesses and charitable causes. The texts are accessible if dry; sidebars and stock photos (many featuring diverse young people enjoying their devices) add visual interest. An at-a-glance guide to the network, including quick facts and safety tips, is appended. Timeline. Glos., ind. [Review covers the following Checkerboard Library: Social Media Sensations titles: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, Flickr, Pinterest, and Vine.] (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.