The Birth of the Internet - Second Edition

The Birth of the Internet: How Computers Learned to Connect

Second Edition • Digital Book Bundle • Ages 8–11

By Pamela Osakwe Leon-Mezue

How did computers learn to talk to each other—and connect the world?

Take your child on an illustrated journey from a world of letters and landline phones to the internet we use today.

With clear explanations and colourful artwork, The Birth of the Internet introduces early computer networks, packet switching, ARPANET and the World Wide Web. Young readers will discover how connections became faster, how the internet changed everyday life, and how artificial intelligence fits into the story.

Inside the book:

• Seven chapters explaining the history and future of the internet.
• A hands-on “Become a Computer Network!” activity.
• Questions to encourage curiosity and discussion.
• A quiz with answers and detailed chapter explanations.
• A timeline and glossary of useful internet terms.
• Reminders about using the internet wisely.

Your bundle includes:

• Illustrated PDF with clickable contents.
• Reflowable EPUB with adjustable text size.
• Fixed-layout EPUB preserving the illustrated page design.
• Quick-start reading guide to help you choose your format.

You receive the same book in three formats, making it easier to choose how you read together.

Suitable for curious readers aged 8–11, independently or with support from a grown-up.

£4.99 for the complete digital bundle

Buy now and discover the story behind our connected world.

Digital download only. No physical book will be posted. EPUB files require a compatible reading app.