What In The World Is The Www?

What in the World is the World Wide Web? takes readers on an informative digital journey as five students from around the world send questions via email to internet expert Pat Quinn. Presented in a mix of personal narrative and factual exposition, the book explores the key functions of the web-its history, uses, and terminology. Readers are introduced to technical terms like ˜browser' and ˜download', while learning to navigate charts, fact boxes, and varied text formats such as inserts and italics. Illustrated with a mix of photographs and drawings, the book also includes an introductory ˜Logging On' section and a summarising ˜Logging Off', making it ideal for teaching digital literacy and the role of technology in communication.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes digital literacy and awareness of the internet's structure.
• Encourages comprehension of mixed text types and technical terms.
• Builds research skills using indexes, glossaries, and charts.
• Enhances understanding of how visuals support factual content.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a glossary of internet terms introduced in the book.
• Use the format as a model for writing a class Q&A email exchange.
• Analyse how charts and illustrations enhance the information.
• Discuss how the web connects people globally using the student characters.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 8+
• Book size: 210mm x 297mm
• No screen-time or digital tools required
• Text-only, print-based resource safe for classroom use