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Helping Kids Understand the Technology That Connects Their World

The Day the Internet Died - a children’s book that helps kids understand how the internet really works.

When the Internet Crashes, Three Unlikely Heroes Save the Day

Timmy is in the middle of a big game battle when—freeze! The internet stops working. But then something unexpected happens—a glowing creature named Zippy bursts out of the router with an urgent mission. To fix what’s broken, Timmy and Mia step inside the internet itself and learn:

How the Internet Works

It's not magic—it's routers, cables, and signals working together to send information from home to data centers and back again.

What Data Centers Are

The huge buildings filled with servers—like giant libraries for the internet.

Why Servers Matter

Every game, video, and message lives on a server.

How Data Becomes Apps and Game

How numbers and code turn into pictures, sounds, and fun worlds kids love to play in.

Perfect for ages 7–9

(And a favorite read-aloud for younger kids, too!)

For Curious Kids

Demystifying Technology

Kids spend hours online—playing games, watching videos, chatting with friends. This story demonstrates what’s really happening behind the screen, turning big tech ideas into something kids can see, imagine, and enjoy.

For Parents & Educators

STEM Learning That Feels Like Fun

Built to support digital literacy and early computer science concepts, this book sparks real-life conversations about how technology works—without sounding like a lesson or a textbook.

For Everyone

A Story Kids Want to Read

With relatable characters, humor, and a fast-paced adventure, this book goes beyond education. It’s a fun, memorable story for parents and kids to enjoy together.

Request Your Free Copy

We’re proud to share this as an educational initiative. Request your free copy today—no cost, free U.S. shipping included. Individual requests are limited to one copy per household. Schools, libraries, and community organizations are welcome to request multiple copies.

Created by the People Who Build the Internet's Backbone

For more than 30 years, Chatsworth Products (CPI) has designed and built the cabinets, racks, power, and cooling systems that protect and support the IT equipment inside data centers and networks around the world.

As an employee-owned company, we’re part of the communities where we live and work. We believe giving back means sharing what we know—supporting education, sparking curiosity about how technology works, and helping young people imagine themselves as the engineers, builders, and problem-solvers of the future.

Why We Created This Book

We created The Day the Internet Died to:

  • Make technology approachable for kids growing up immersed in it
  • Show children the real infrastructure behind their favorite apps and games
  • Inspire curiosity about engineering, manufacturing, and STEM careers
  • Support educators and parents in raising digitally literate children

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