Publisher's Synopsis
The late 20th and early 21st centuries have seen an explosion of technology, and it only continues to advance. Computers play a role in everything: education, business, our homes, our cars, and much more. Knowing how to effectively use technology gives students a huge advantage both in school and in future job searches. Through age-appropriate main text, augmented by engaging sidebars and full-color photographs, readers learn about the latest technology and how they can use it to their benefit--including how to avoid the misinformation that is now a hallmark of social media.