We use the internet every day, but how much do you know about how it actually works? Real-life brainiac Prof. Dr Larissa Suzuki is here to help.

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 computer scientist, engineer, author and inventor. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from UCL and currently works as the Head of Data and AI for Google Cloud. She has received numerous awards including the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Engineer of the Year and is an advocate for increasing diversity in engineering. 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