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Hidden Journeys · Volume 6

Where Does the Internet Live?

Step Inside the Amazing World of Data Centers

Where does the internet actually live? Step inside the remarkable world of data centers and follow the physical systems behind the websites, videos, messages, and information we use every day. Young readers discover servers, network connections, cooling systems, electricity, backup systems, and the infrastructure that keeps data moving around the world.

Ages 6–10 years

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