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RhinoRAM: Your Friendly Neighborhood Cybersecurity Protector!
RhinoRAM, by Adom M. Cooper and vibrantly illustrated by LaTosha Maddox, is a captivating and instructive children’s book about internet safety. At its core, this story introduces young readers to RhinoRAM, a cybersecurity protector who embarks on a mission to educate children, particularly Enzi, about the significance of safe online behavior.
The book excels in distilling complex cybersecurity concepts into child-friendly language. Cooper effectively begins with a basic explanation of cybersecurity, cleverly woven into the storyline. RhinoRAM’s guidance through three fundamental Internet safety rules – seeking adult permission, having adult supervision, and avoiding sharing personal information on dubious sites or pop-ups – is both straightforward and memorable for young readers. A particularly engaging aspect of the narrative is the subplot involving Enzi and his classmates, who encounter a cyber threat from the hacker Malwarean. This scenario adeptly introduces the concept of social engineering attacks in a manner that is both understandable and relevant to a young audience. Through RhinoRAM’s timely intervention and informative dialogue with Enzi and his father, readers gain an insight into the nuances of online dangers. Maddox’s colorful illustrations not only complement the story but also enhance the educational value of the book. They contribute significantly to keeping the young readers engaged and aiding in the understanding of the book’s key messages.
RhinoRAM, primarily targeted at children and emphasizing digital resilience, admirably makes cybersecurity approachable and relevant. It holds particular value for young audiences, especially those from underrepresented communities, as it encourages both awareness and proactive behavior in the digital world. This book is not just a story; it’s a crucial early step in educating the next generation about the importance of cyber safety.
Pages: 39 | ASIN : B0CP3Y9KP4
See Yourself in Cybersecurity
Our world is changing at a fast pace. Computers run every facet of our lives. It makes sense, then, that the up-and-coming careers all involve technology and how to live with and use it safely. Cybersecurity is an important buzzword in the technology community and one to which high school and college students are being introduced on a daily basis. Over the coming years, cybersecurity will become increasingly vital, and our world will need all hands on deck as we rocket forward into the age of computers. Author Zinet Kemal knows this all too well.
See Yourself in Cybersecurity, by written by Zinet Kemal and illustrated by C.J. Love, is a fantastic nonfiction book geared toward middle and high school students who may be considering a career in cybersecurity. Kemal is an award-winning author and a professional in the field of cybersecurity. Her contribution to middle and high school students is immense. Throughout this book, Kemal specifically defines each and every aspect of a career in cybersecurity, from forensics to the sales engineer. She leaves no stone unturned and no term undefined. Readers will find the glossary terms included on each page to be especially helpful as they explore this exciting career.
I am always looking for engaging material for my students, and See Yourself in Cybersecurity, by written by Zinet Kemal and illustrated by C.J. Love, more than fits the bill. I heartily recommend Kemal’s book for its thorough treatment of the topic, the straightforward and easy-to-follow explanations, and the vibrant illustrations that further serve to draw in readers. This is a solid book to include in any middle or high school library.
Pages: 38 | ASIN : B0C65XH788
Oh, No …Hacked Again!
Oh, No… Hacked Again! A Story About Online Safety by Zinet Kemal is based on her own children’s experiences with internet safety. Seeing her children go through this experience, led her to write a book so other families can avoid some of the dangers of the internet.
This informative children’s book is written from the perspective of an eight-year-old girl. It is broken out into five chapters, the story begins, the panic, the take over, doing the right thing, and the lesson. I really liked how the author broke the story down in this way. There is a lot of important information in this book and if it was not broken out I feel some children would get overwhelmed or lost. Breaking things out into chapters like this allows for an adult to read to or with the child and pause to discuss what happened and how they feel or relate to the story.
Elham loves to play online games and has had the unfortunate experience of being too trusting of people she meets online. Twice she had her game account hacked, she lost everything she had worked for. Kids today that play Minecraft and Roblox will be able to relate to how much work goes into collecting everything and making the perfect avatar. They are also constantly bombarded by the ads to earn free currency and all too often those scams look real. This book explains how, if it sounds too good to be true it is, and if you are unsure always ask an adult.
At the end of this important story is a page of lessons learned from the book, the number one lesson, never ever share your password with anyone, no matter how much they claim to be your best friend and are going to help you. It goes over other internet safety rules that parents can walk their children through and discuss. There is also a page on internet vocabulary so when discussing these topics they can look up words they may not have heard before.
Oh, No… Hacked Again! A Story About Online Safety is a practical children’s book to introduce the idea of computer safety to young elementary kids through middle grades. The message is told in a language that is easy to understand and the artwork fits well with the story.
Pages: 30 | ASIN : B09M85Y31J
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