By writing about their passions, kids develop a passion for writing. This book and CD-ROM give kids a practical and relevant way to use the internet both at home and in the classroom with their writing. The activities in the book encourage kids to "do" then "write," guiding them through writing articles and stories and then publishing them online. The companion Web site, www.kidsnews.com, provides a safe place to instantly publish their work and share it with other kids throughout the world. Web site. The CD provides questions and interactive forms to help kids write in the style appropriate to their work (news, features, poetry, etc.) and edit and revise stories before publication. 90% of US schools are currently linked to the internet, making this a great resource for teachers.