The amazing generation : your guide to fun and freedom in a screen-filled world / written by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price ; illustrated by Cynthia Yuan Cheng.
This book addresses the impact of smartphones and social media on children's and adolescents' development. Written for a young audience, it combines informational text with illustrations, interactive activities, and personal reflections to encourage critical thinking about technology use. The authors present research-based perspectives, practical strategies, and first-person accounts from young adults, with the aim of helping readers develop habits that support well-being, independence, and personal growth in a digitally connected world.
Record details
- ISBN: 9798217111909
- ISBN: 9798217111916
- Physical Description: 226 pages, 10 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York, New York : Rocky Pond Books, 2025.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.Includes link to resources.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The greedy wizards and the curse of the stones -- The tech wizards' rise, and their lies -- Secrets of the tech wizards. The tech wizards aren't selling apps, they're selling you ; "Free" apps can cost a lot ; The tech wizards are hacking your brain ; The tech wizards are rewiring your brain ; The tech wizards know their products are hurting kids -- How to be a rebel -- Your future is in your hands.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 9-12 years. Rocky Pond Books.
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Technology and children > Juvenile literature.
Children > Social aspects > Technological innovations > Juvenile literature.
Teenagers > Social aspects > Technological innovations > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Self-help publications.
Informational works.
Available copies
- 26 of 56 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 8 current holds with 56 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | J 616.85 HAI (Text) | 30229101432671 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | J616.85 H (Text) | 39493110186204 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Avery County Morrison Public Library | JNFIC 616.85 HAI (Text) | 31111003119631 | Juvenile Nonfiction | In transit | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | J 616.85 Hai (Text) | 37807000075662 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Canton Library | J616.85 Haidt (Text) | 33115007730101 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 07/23/2026 |
| Columbus Library | J 616.85 HAI (Text) | 31250200096055 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/26/2026 |
| Denton Public Library | J 616.85 HAI NEW (Text) | 25908004483371 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/20/2026 |
| Eden Library | J 616.85 H (Text) | 31554012270947 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Enka-Candler Library | j616.8584 HAI (Text) | 0020514028529 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/14/2026 |
| Fairmont Public Library | J616.85 HAIDT (Text) | 34510801009612 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
