The Internet Sleuths

by A.M. Marcus

Teach your child the key skills and habits to stay safe online in a fun and effective manner. Taking the time to educate our kids and emphasizing the importance of cyber safety in the real world will prepare them for the dangers which may cross their path when online. The Internet Sleuths present an effective yet entertaining way to help you educate your children about online safety.

This Christmas, join Eric and his sister, Kelly, as they take on the roles of detectives while embarking through the exciting world of the Internet. Along the way, they will be introduced to the crazy world of chatrooms and uncover some compelling secrets about the people who use it. So grab your detective hat and your trusty magnifying glass and join the duo in this festive yet eye-opening adventure.

What secrets do Eric and Kelly uncover along the way? What clues will they gather from this compelling adventure? What important lessons will they learn?

The Internet Sleuths is a thoughtfully written book designed to help parents teach their children about the importance of staying safe online. In this book, Eric and Kelly introduces the readers to the Internet, a place where we must pay very close attention to the clues presented before us in order to stay safe. Although the Internet may appear to be a place of wonder and curiosity, Eric and Kelly shows us that it can also be a very dangerous place as the story progresses.

Over the years, the Internet has immensely transformed the way children access information and interact with the world. With ever-evolving technology, the Internet provides children with quick access to extensive knowledge, connection with people on a global scale and equips them with the appropriate means to fuel their creativity. However, despite all the positive contributions that the Internet may provide, we are also exposed to various risks which also comes in the form of:

Online predators Revealing too much personal information With these dangers to which our children are exposed, it is of vital importance to provide them with the proper skills and habits to prevent these dangers from occurring.

This book was meticulously designed to be an insightful and engaging resource for parents, teachers and counsellors to teach their children about cyber safety in a fun and effective manner. As a parent or guardian, we can use the many resources which have been made available to us to combat these dangers and protect our children from the online predators who lurk behind the safety of their computer screens. Equipped with charming illustrations and a delightful storyline, it’s a festive treat for all this Christmas.

The moral of the story is best reflected in the following quote by Christopher Harris, “Filter a website, and you protect a student for a day. Educate students about online safety in the real world environment, and you protect your child for a lifetime.”

You are warmly welcomed to share this insightful book with your child which will help you introduce your child to the key skills and habits of staying safe online.

This charming, well-written story delivers easy-to-digest cyber safety tips and demonstrates the importance of being cautious while online. Additionally, it is a delightful, festive story designed for bedtime reading or with the whole family.

72 pages, Paperback

Published December 7, 2015

About the author

"Tell me a fact and I'll learn. Tell me a truth and I'll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever."
Native American proverb

A. M. Marcus graduated from the Technion Israel Institute Of Technology with B.Sc. Cum Laude in Computer Engineering.
Throughout his studies, he has been teaching and helping children with math and through his work, he has helped them to discover their inner strength and motivation to continue studying and nurturing success in life.

He loves the challenge of early education, and especially enjoys working with children with learning difficulties. He has found great satisfaction in helping them conquer their fears and overcome the challenges associated with their education.
A. M. Marcus has read hundreds of self improvement books, and been influenced heavily by them. Through self-reflection, he found that his great dream was to share that wisdom, especially with kids.
A. M. Marcus left his computer engineering career in order to pursue his dream of becoming an author of children's books. Today, he continues to write these books, with the goal of teaching kids basic skills through his stories. He believes that a good story is an excellent way to communicate ideas to children.

Each and every story is based upon some deep issue, value, or virtue that can potentially make a huge impact on the lives of both children and adults. He has a vast collection of quotes, and usually bases his stories off of quotes he personally finds inspiring.

For example, the first book he published in English on amazon was, "The Peaceful Lion And The Nagging Crow."

The story can be summed up thusly:

"Don't Take Anything Personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering."
--- Don Miguel Ruiz.

Dear parents, attend to A. M. Marcus' stories carefully, for there will always be a message for you
as well.

Today, A. M. Marcus' stories are delivered to his English readers with great
love. Hopefully you will enjoy and appreciate them.

Reviews

[Cheri Roan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly Recommended For Kids Learning To Use The Internet

“It was Christmas morning and eight-year-old Eric was excited! He knew that this year he would be getting big boy presents…no more teddy bears and wooden blocks. He looked over the pile of presents that were under the tree, and noticed some with his name.”

Eric just got his very first tablet and asks his big sister, Kelly how to use it. Just as Eric is about to go on the internet, Kelly teaches him how to be an internet detective by using a magical magnifying glass to show Eric that things are not always as they seem and how to be aware of internet dangers.

Sadly, I’ve talked to many parents who struggle to teach their children about the dangers concerning the internet. It is a remarkable tool and yet one has to be cautious in all they do. Parents need no longer struggle, as Marcus’ book is the perfect find to teach young ones just starting to use the internet. Cleverly written, perfect for Christmas, as that is when kids may get their first tablet or computer. I really loved how it was big sister Kelly, who taught her younger brother and in such a wonderful way. I know I would like a magical magnifying glass! The story is exceptional and unique. I have been a long time fan of Marcus’ books and I have to say this is by far my favorite. The illustrations are so bold and colorful, allowing the message to leap off the pages. This is the perfect gift for kids to go along with any first-time computer. Excellently written, beautifully illustrated and timely message. Highly recommended must have for kids learning to use the internet.
Well done.

[Lindsay Pereira · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why aren't there more educational books out there like The Cyber Spying Glass to helps us parents teach our kids about the importance of internet safety? Luckily, I found this real gem of a book, and I'm ever so grateful. Internet safety is, undoubtedly, one heck of a tricky subject to discuss with children... So, how exactly does a parent go about teaching kids about online safety and virtual "stranger danger?" I mean, come on, it's hard enough as it is trying to figure out how to explain to kids who they should be wary of and who they can approach IN REAL LIFE. But, in an online world where we can't even SEE who's out there in "Internetland"...where do we even start??? The truth is, that in this day and age, with the virtually illimited vastness of the internet it just makes keeping our kids safe all that much harder to accomplish. What's a parent to do?

Well, I found The Cyber Spying Glass to be a great tool to use. Yes, it's a book, but I really do consider its information to be more of a tool than just a pretty picture book. When big sister Kelly helps her 8-year-old little brother Eric better understand the potential dangers of the internet, it struck a chord within me as a parent. I thought, Hey! I have a 9-year-old! And suddenly I realized that all those Parental Controls on the laptops weren't enough anymore and that I needed to actually explain, as Kelly did to Eric, about the very real, very scary truth about the internet.

We live in a world where it seems as though we cannot live without the Internet. We Google everything. And why not? When I can get whatever information I want within seconds? Yes, without a doubt, the Internet can be a wonderful resource for people, and that includes kids. School project? Not a problem! With just a few taps of a keyboard, Google speaketh. That's the beauty of the internet.

There is, however, and unfortunately, an ugly part...

I feel that The Cyber Spying Glass fills a void in children's books. One where parents and guardians need to take on a more active role in protecting their children from Internet predators AND bringing up the importance of online privacy with children. Yes, the pictures in the book are lovely, and yes, the story is well written (and very clever!), but what I love most about this story is the overall message. And the message is clear: it is vital to teach kids about internet safety.

[Claire - The Coffeeholic Bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s Christmas and Eric was excited to receive his gifts from his parents. He was kind of expecting toys again this year, but lo and behold! He was surprised to get a brand new tablet under the Christmas tree! He then asked his older sister Kelly to help him with his new gadget, but Kelly got something else up in her sleeves.

Instead of just teaching him how to use it, Kelly got Eric a spy kit (a detective hat and magnifying glass) and together they investigated what really went in and out of the internet, through chat rooms and social media.

This book has moved me. I hate to admit it, but when I bought mini-tablets for my kids, I didn’t tell them about the dos and donts of Internet. For all I knew, they were already familiar with the sites they occasionally accessed. A few months later, I heard news about kidnapping in some places because unguided children gave out personal info to the world wide web. I was astounded by this realization so I soon put parental controls on their browser.

This book is really informative and important for parents to read too. It tells us to be more observant and vigilant with tablets and other forms of gadgets that can connect to the Internet to protect our kids from harm. I am thankful to A. M. Marcus because his books not only aims to entertain kids and adults alike, he also wants us to learn something from the stories. Truly this has been a perfect and meaningful Christmas gift for all of us!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a modern book for modern children. I really appreciate that something like this book exists! Tablets are a common thing nowadays. Every kid has to have one, including mine! He has had a tablet for over a year and as a parent, it's sometimes hard to keep track of all his internet activity, although most of the time he's just playing games. You can't ever predict what they could have access to and it's very important to teach them internet safety! When trying to explain it to them...it's hard to make them understand and this book definitely helped me and will probably help many parents get this valuable message across to other children. Thank you!

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Children's books may teach lessons about right and wrong, but we are a generation that is advancing faster than law enforcement can catch up to. This book is a great way to explain to kids about the safety of the internet. It provides valuable information on protecting your identity and not believing everything that people state about themselves. It is a great story with vital information that can save a child's life from the internet stalkers that exist in the world today. Nicely put and a must read!

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this book is a fantastic way to introduce children to the possible stranger danger on the Internet. It's a fun book that explains being on the internet in a safe and easy-to-understand way. I highly recommend this book to all parents. I especially recommend that, if you are getting a child a tablet this Christmas, to go ahead and put this ebook on there for them.

[Steven Adkison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good little book. The illustrations were bright and it was easy to read. It had a lot of good ideas to share with a child using or learning how to use the internet.