The Story of the Internet

by Steven Bryant

Describes the history of the Internet, from its small beginnings during the Cold War, to the far-reaching technology it has become today.

Genres: Nonfiction, Technology

71 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

cool

[Masashi Ito · Rating 3 out of 5]

11/8
-Penguin Readers, level 5.
-Time: 11/5 = 20 minutes; 6 = 40 minutes; 7 = 30 minutes.
-7 words summary: the United Stats, technology, invention, business, computer, network, origin.
-Discussion Questions:
1. Tablet devices have become popular. Do you have them?
No, but I really want them because they help me to access the Internet wherever I am. I plan to buy Nexus 7 soon.

2. When did you get your cell phone for the first time? What do you think the appropriate age to have a cell phone for children.
I got it when I was 14. I think after 16-year-old is better. One of the most the biggest reason is about safe. These days, many children are involved in the Internet problems. Children are not sensible, so junior high school students or less are not old enough to have them.



11/15
-Time: 11/8 = 20 minutes; 9 = 20 minutes; 11 = 60 minutes; 13 = 20 minutes.
-7 words summary: Companies, Success, Team, Enthusiasm, Money, Future, World.
-Discussion Questions:
1. Do you think it necessary to learn computer skills in school?
Yes. Because now computers are an essential item for work, so I think every students should study how to use it and some software, for example Word, Excel and Presentation, in school before getting a job.

2. Many people are too addicted to computers and cell phones now. What do you think of that?
I think that is a very serious problem because that makes negative effects to a society. I believe that you are too addicted to them, you would be a lack of real social skills, so at the same time with increasing the number of the addicts, the number of lazy people called "Neets" also will increase.

[Thanh Ttruong · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing summary of both Internet's and Computer's development, including the set-up of some famous computer companies as well as the success of well-known business man in this industry, from the very first day to today. This book is rather easy to read. I highly recommend this to anyone who is favoured in computers. After reading, I was interesting to recognize that Bill Gates, a billionaire in computer field, started his unbelievable career while he was majoring on Law. I felt interrested because I think I can apply this to my own life; even though someday in the furure I figure out that I changed wrong major, I might be successful if I try hard and find my real passion just like the way Bill has done. There was another thing surprised me is the part "Go to work on the internet". This actually did not affect whatever ideas the author mentioned, but me. I mean I never come up with the idea 24 working-hours before. In the begining, i just thought that internet is good for its fast, convenient and useful information; now, I know it's not only about information but also working. While US programers are sleeping, India or Vietnam programers work, then they conversely. If someday I could be a boss in any field, I would apply this method. It is fast, economic and productive.

[Robert · Rating 2 out of 5]

The name of the book is The Story of the Internet. It is written by Stephen Bryant. The genre of the book is non-fiction. The sub-genre is narrative non-fiction. The book is written for odrinary people who are interested in knowing about the history of internet. This is not only for programmers. The book was published in 2000 and it has 70 pages. I chose this book because I'm keen on computers.

The author narrates the story in a book in a way that it is quite easy to understand and follow.
The information is delivered to readers with a lucid style of writing by giving examples and so on.
I learned from the book the prices of first computers,the names of people who invented different softwares and internet for example Bill Gates.This book could be used for giving information about the history of computers.


I did not like much this book because it did not tell about the latest inventions and discoveries.
It was also a bit difficult for me to understand everything.
The most interesting part of the book was when the author mentioned about the high prices of first computers.
This book suits for someone who is interested in computers and the history.
The recommended reading age is 11-13.
i give the book rating 3.

[Malena Ovallos]

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[Gabriella Kunze · Rating 3 out of 5]

It´s a very interesting book, not quite exciting though. However, it´s full of useful information.