{"product_id":"teens-girls-and-technology-lesley-farmer-9780807748756","title":"Teens Girls and Technology: What's the Problem, What's the Solution?","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow do we kick-start girls' involvement with technology? In this dynamic book, Lesley Farmer provides a framework that teachers, librarians, youth workers, and parents can use to empower girls to succeed in today's technology-rich world. Farmer first examines the disconnect many girls have with technology and then shows adults what they can do to change the current environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the work of experts in psychology, sociology, technology, and education, the book highlights school and after-school programs that have instilled confidence in teen girls and, as a result, increased their interest in technology-based careers. It also describes fun learning activities designed specifically for girls that are based on their developmental needs and interests. Activity topics include...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntertainment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFashion and beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimals and environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthcare \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSports and fitness \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness\/self-employment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt and design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lesley Farmer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0807748757\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780807748756\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Teachers College Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/15\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.88h x 6.32w x 0.51d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2008 pg. 156\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2008 pg. 372\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2008 pg. 169","brand":"Lesley Farmer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48086897164543,"sku":"9780807748756","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1a8d1a22-954b-4ccd-a83d-2acd851077d5.jpg?v=1769097200","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/teens-girls-and-technology-lesley-farmer-9780807748756","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}