Understanding Computer Networks (Understanding Computing)

Description

This book looks at the basics of computer networks. It describes what networks are and how they work, the different kinds of network, and the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web. It explains how to contact people online using email and social networks, shows how networks can be used to work with other people online, and touches on creating websites and blogs. The topics covered are illustrated with do's and don'ts, Did You Know? boxes and current developments in the world of computing.

This quartet of books does a terrific job of explaining how computers work and how we can make them work for us. Each chapter is driven by a central question, and the text is complemented by captioned photographs and diagrams. . . .The book on search and research alone is a valuable addition to the canon of computer books written for young people. Together, the series would be useful for the classroom teacher or interesting for independent reading.-- "School Library Connection"