THE INTERNET FOR CHILDREN EXPLAINED A huge network spans the whole world. We use it every day to send pictures, watch films or exchange ideas. But what exactly is the Internet? In a playful and entertaining way, this book explains the basics - from the invention to terms such as WLAN and HTML to an outlook on the future. We learn what language computers speak, how light transmits data at lightning speed and why the Internet is sometimes so slow. In addition, exciting hands-on tasks show how to program yourself or become an AI detective! Internet: How a huge network connects our world from the first website to the Deep Space Internet with funny comics and hands-on parts: build an uncrackable password, become an AI detective or learn binary code Interesting facts about safe surfing, the digital footprint and social media STEM basic knowledge for children aged 8 and over.