SnapChat has emerged as a powerful tool for capturing attention and facilitating communication among friends, schoolmates, and neighbors. This annotation explores the app's origins and its transformative impact on how millions of young people interact, utilizing photos, videos, and more. The series highlights the broader influence of social media companies on communication across generations. Each installment in TECH 2.0: WORLD-CHANGING SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES features vibrant color photos and includes back matter such as an index and further reading lists for books and online resources. Key Icons throughout the series encourage readers to expand their knowledge and perspectives through engaging nonfiction content. These include "Words to Understand" at the start of each chapter, with bold definitions to enhance vocabulary and reading comprehension. Sidebars offer additional information to enrich understanding, while Text-Dependent Questions at chapter ends prompt deeper engagement with the material. Research Projects encourage further exploration, and QR codes link to educational videos that provide supplemental content. A glossary of key terms in the backmatter enhances readers' understanding of the terminology used throughout the series.
