You Wouldn't Want to Live Without the Internet! (You Wouldn't Want to Live Without…)

by Rooney, Anne; Bergin, Mark

• ISBN13: 9780531220559
• ISBN10: 0531220559
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-09-01
• Publisher: Franklin Watts

Summary

Follow the development of information technology from the invention of writing through the earliest computers (earlier than you think!) to the present day.

This series takes readers (Ages 8-12) on a historical journey, examining how people coped in the past and how they developed ingenious ways to make life safer and less unpleasant. Each book features full-color cartoon-style illustrations and hilarious speech bubbles to heighten interest, making the series attractive even to reluctant readers.The Internet has been with us for a surprisingly long time (Queen Elizabeth II sent her first email in 1976), and there are many people alive today who do not remember life without it. How did we communicate? Where did we go for information? It explains in simple terms how the Internet works, and how it differs from the World Wide Web. An important section at the end discusses how young readers can stay safe online.

Author Biography

Anne Rooney has written extensively on modern science, technology and contemporary issues for young people. She has worked in the computer industry for about 20 years, as well as advising educational bodies on various technological matters.

Bergin studied at Eastbourne College of Art and has illustrated many children's books. He lives in Bexhill-on-Sea, England, with his wife and three children.