Behind the Screens
How the internet works and how to make it work for you
$20.78
- Paperback
120 pages
- Release Date
2 February 2026
Summary
Getting your first phone is a big moment - this illustrated guide empowers young people aged 9-13 to navigate the online world with awareness, responsibility and confidence.
The internet is one of the most life-changing inventions in history. But there are things happening behind the screens that are changing how we behave- influencing what we buy, what we’re interested in and how long we stay online. As we start using the internet and AI to do everything, it’s helpful to explore how …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780702268946 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0702268941 |
| Author: | Dr Niraj Lal, Aska |
| Publisher: | University of Queensland Press |
| Imprint: | University of Queensland Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 120 |
| Release Date: | 2 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 152g |
| Dimensions: | 178mm x 135mm x 7mm |
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About The Author
Dr Niraj Lal
Dr. Niraj Lal (Author)
Dr. Niraj (Nij) Lal is an ANU Visiting Fellow and the host of the ABC’s kids’ podcast Imagine This. He earned his PhD in physics from the University of Cambridge as a Gates Scholar in 2012. His accolades include the 2021 Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science and the 2022 Royal Societies of Australia and New Zealand Piasecki Prize for Outstanding Writing on Social Change. He resides in Melbourne with his partner, Sally, and their three children.
Aska (Illustrator)
Aska (pronounced Ash-ka) is a force of creative energy. She is an award-winning graphic novelist, a former quantum physicist, and a highly engaging and popular presenter. With over a dozen published books and comics to her name, Aska is deeply passionate about visual literacy and teaching others how to “write with pictures.” Her latest release, a YA graphic novel titled The Friendship Paradox (Allen & Unwin), is a thrilling blend of a physics road trip and a story about navigating friendships. As a fun fact, despite her appreciation for technology, Aska has never owned a smartphone. She believes everyone should read this book!
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