We use the internet every day to connect with friends, to share information, and to keep ourselves entertained, but what exactly is it? And how does it work? Dr. Larissa Suzuki is the brainiac with the answers.
In this fun and interactive book, you 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 your IP address.
Written with the trademark Brainiac’s sense of humor and packed with activities to do on and offline, The Brainiac’s Book of the Internet is the perfect creative and accessible introduction to STEM topics.
Contributors
Suzuki Larissa
Author
Prof. Dr. Larissa Suzuki is a computer scientist, engineer, author, and inventor. She holds a PhD in computer science and an MPhil in electrical engineering. She currently works as a visiting scientist at NASA JPL, honorary associate professor at UCL, and a technical director in the Office of the CTO at Google. She has received numerous awards for her contribution to industry and international science, including the 2021 Rooke Medal from the Royal Academy of Engineering. She is an advocate for increasing diversity in engineering.
Harriet Russell
Illustrated By
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. Follow her on Instagram @harriet_russell_illustration.
