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The Brainiac's Book of the Internet

Series: Brainiacs
Brief Description
We use the internet every day, but how much do you know about how it actually works? Real-life brainiac Prof. Dr Larissa Suzuki is here to help. We use the internet every day to connect with friends, share information, to navigate and be entertained, but what... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The Brainiac's Book of the Internet

Readers will discover how computers store information and communicate with other devices, how downloading and streaming work, and what makes the internet fast or slow. Tips on how to use social media and communicate safely online make this book an essential read for internet-loving kids and their families, along with the info on what makes the best password and how to discover IP address.

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We use the internet every day, but how much do you know about how it actually works? Real-life brainiac Prof. Dr Larissa Suzuki is here to help.

We use the internet every day to connect with friends, share information, to navigate and be entertained, but what exactly is the internet, and how does it work? Prof. Dr Larissa Suzuki is the brainiac with the answers.

Combining science, data and activities to explain how the internet and computers work, as well as online safety tips for kids, this book explains the complexities of the internet in clear language and entertaining illustrations. Written with the trademark Brainiac's sense of humour and packed with activities to do on and offline, this book is an essential and accessible read for internet-loving kids and their families.

Series: Brainiacs

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500653098

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Harriet Russell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Prof. Dr Larissa Suzuki is a computer scientist, engineer, author and inventor. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from UCL and currently works as the Head of Data and AI for Google Cloud. She has received numerous awards including the Royal Academy of Engineering's Engineer of the Year and is an advocate for increasing diversity in engineering. Harriet Russell is a London-based artist. She has written and illustrated eight books for children and is the illustrator of the This Book Thinks You're a... activity series

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