How Do Computers Talk to One Another?

by Melissa Abramovitz, Intuitive (Read by)

Overview

The Internet connects computers across the world. You may have used it to surf the web or e-mail your friends. But how does it work? How can it send information around the globe? Read this book to find out!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781512485516
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Lightning Bolt Books ® - Our Digital World
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	18 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Melissa Abramovitz lives in Roseville, California, and writes nonfiction books for all age groups. She is the author of hundreds of magazine articles, more than 40 educational books for children and teenagers, numerous poems and short stories, and several children’s picture books. She has a degree in psychology from the University of California San Diego and is a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature. Visit her online at www.melissaabramovitz.com.

Table of Contents

What are Computer Networks? 4

Connecting to the Internet 10

Packets of Information 18

Wireless Networks 24

Takeaway Tips 28

Fun Facts 29

Glossary 30

Further Reading 31

Index 32