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Smartphones offer convenience and fun, but it is important to use them safely. This title points out phone features that owners can use to make their smartphones more secure. It discusses how to safely find, download, and use apps. The connection between smartphones and cyberbullying is addressed. Information about what to do if you lose your phone or need to get rid of an old phone is included, too.
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The fact that so much of our lives are online erodes our privacy. This has dangerous consequences; for kids it can even lead to being targeted by online predators. This book teaches readers how they can protect their privacy online. It explains what to do if contacted by a predator and reminds kids singled out by predators that it was not their fault.
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Between Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and countless others, online social networks and social media have come to permeate our lives. Offer readers the tools they need to understand how social networks and social media work and how to use them safely. This title emphasizes the importance of abiding by age limits on social networks and offers age-appropriate guidelines for interacting via social media.
4) Cyberbullies
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Online bullying has become a serious problem over the last decade. This volume tackles the problem headfirst; presenting a clear definition of cyberbullying and offering examples of the various forms that online bullying can take. Give kids the information they need to deal with being targeted by bullies online and to avoid becoming cyberbullies themselves.
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A compass is one of the most useful tools on the trip, but only if you know how to use it. See how to get your bearings and travel off trail or over open water with the aid of a compass. Then, travel with Professor Andre to the Boundary Waters of northern Minnesota to practice your navigation skills.
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Life might be much simpler if we were all rational beings who always made highly calculated decisions. Alas, humans are emotional beings, and we make many of our most important decisions by feel rather than by thought. Learn to make better decisions by examining your emotions at play in the great outdoors.
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We often think of "roughing it" in the outdoors, or testing our mettle against the forces of nature and depriving ourselves of creature comforts. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this introductory episode, explore some of the many reasons to venture into the great outdoors. Find out how, instead of "roughing it," you can "smooth it."
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For most of us accustomed to GPS directions and well-marked streets, it can be frighteningly easy to get lost in the woods. In this episode, engage your senses (sight, sound, smell, and feel) to build mental maps of your surroundings. Find out how to measure time and distance on the trail.
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If you're out in the backcountry for more than a day, you're going to need to treat water to make it safe for drinking by removing sediment, bacteria, and other microorganisms that might make you sick. Reflect on your different options for filtering or purifying water, from boiling to chemical treatments, and the pros and cons of each.
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Risk management affects every aspect of our lives, but it's especially critical when you don't have instant access to shelter, medical supplies, and 911. Unpack the nature and likelihood of various risks in the outdoors, as well as our own cognitive biases, so you can make better (and safer) decisions on the trail and off.
11) Outdoor Fundamentals: Everything You Need to Know to Stay Safe: Outdoor Kitchen Setup and Safety
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Your campsite might not be a gourmet kitchen with all the amenities, but with a few adjustments to your cooking regimen, you can cook some amazing meals outdoors. Survey the best way to set up your campsite kitchen, the basics of stove safety, and how to keep your hands and dishes clean.
12) Outdoor Fundamentals: Everything You Need to Know to Stay Safe: Outdoor Menu Planning and Cooking
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Humans survived for millennia without refrigeration, but enjoying a good meal on the trail requires a few adjustments to our modern lifestyle. You'll want to triangulate your daily calorie needs, the weight of your gear, and the taste of your food. Examine the range of options available for your next trip to the wild.
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You don't have to spend much time with outdoor enthusiasts to learn it's all about the gear. From high-tech creature comforts to lightweight innovations, there's no shortage of ways to outfit your next overnight. What do you really need? How do you balance weight versus convenience? Start building your system of gear in this practical episode.
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Lions, tigers, and bears … well, your wilderness adventure might not bring you in contact with a tiger, but plenty of other risks abound, from snakes to stinging insects to, yes, black bears and mountain lions. See what it takes to stay safe on the trail, and how to stay healthy while you're off the grid.
15) Outdoor Fundamentals: Everything You Need to Know to Stay Safe: Navigating with Topographic Maps
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Topographic maps tell you a great deal about the terrain, details that don't much matter in the civilized world. Professor Andre teaches you how to read these helpful maps, and then she shows you how to use a compass in sync with your topographic map. With a little practice on the trail or on the river, you may never get lost again.
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It's a good idea for everyone to have at least a basic understanding of wilderness first aid. The "wait-and-see" approach we might take in the front country could be deadly in the backcountry. In this first of two episodes, learn about first aid for the "big three": circulatory, respiratory, and nervous systems
17) Outdoor Fundamentals: Everything You Need to Know to Stay Safe: Weather Forecasting and Moon Phases
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Cold fronts and warm fronts are more than meteorological mumbo jumbo. With a little training, you can look at cloud patterns, know whether rain is on the way, and what type of storm to expect. As you dig into the fascinating world of weather patterns, you'll learn how to survive lightning, floods, tornadoes, and more.
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A backpacking trip can be profoundly enjoyable, provided you plan ahead and pack a few necessities (and leave a few non-essentials at home). Learn how to stay hydrated, eat well, take care of your skin, and protect your feet on the trail. Gain a few safety tips for traveling in a group.
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Storytelling by a campfire is one of life's most enjoyable activities, and it's as old as humanity itself. But building a good fire can separate the amateurs from the pros at the campsite. From gathering tinder to establishing a bed of coals, see what it takes to construct a good fire in the wild.
20) Outdoor Fundamentals: Everything You Need to Know to Stay Safe: Connecting to the Wild within You
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Preparation and caution are important for venturing into the wild, but your outdoor experience is about more than following a checklist and staying hydrated. Whether on water or land, getting outdoors can be breath-taking, as this final episode makes clear. Now, get ready for your own next adventure!
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