The Wizard of Bits - The Claude Shannon Story

By Patrick L Enders

Before Wi-Fi, smartphones, and the internet, there was a boy from a small Michigan town who loved to tinker, build, and dream. His name was Claude Shannon, and his ideas changed the world.

From stringing a homemade telegraph through his neighborhood in Gaylord, Michigan, to mastering mathematics and engineering at the University of Michigan and MIT, Shannon's imagination knew no limits. His curiosity led to the creation of the "bit"-the building block of all digital communication. Thanks to his work, every text, call, and email sent today owes something to the Wizard of Bits.

Told in playful rhyme and brought to life through vivid illustrations, The Wizard of Bits: The Claude Shannon Story introduces young readers to the father of the Information Age-a man whose blend of creativity, curiosity, and cleverness made the modern digital world possible.

Perfect for fans of STEM heroes and inventor stories, this book celebrates the power of imagination and perseverance in shaping the future.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GQ8J7BSL
• ISBN13: 9798295616679
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Patrick Enders
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7