I was lucky,I grew up with a computer in the house,I was like 12 when America Online first came out and since my Stepdad worked in the computer business,I was building my own websites before I finished high school. It’s always been a fun hobby. I forget,sometimes,that everyone doesn’t know HTML.
If you’re not sure what <pre><div><table></table></li><span>are all about,or you’re wondering how to make a link without the little earth-and-chain icon,then check out this virtual HTML textbook from the Maricopa Center for Learning &Instruction
Actually,the link I provided was for the index- I prefer to learn that way;targeting the exact information I need,when I need it. If you’re a “start-on-page-1-and-read-it-in-order”kind of learner,then just start at the top. The lessons are downloadable,too,for off-line use. (Yes you can build websites without internet)
Enjoy 