The Brainiac's Book of the Internet
LarissaSuzuki
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.
Prof. Dr Larissa Suzuki is a passionate computer scientist, chartered engineer, author, entrepreneur, inventor and professor. She currently works at Google, NASA JPL and University College London. She has several awards from The Royal Academy of Engineering, Intel, Microsoft, MIT, Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation and Google, among others, for her contribution to industry and international science. Since 2002 she has been actively working towards increasing the representation of women in Engineering.