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Machines That Think! - Big Ideas That Changed the World #2

English · Hardback

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Award-winning author Don Brown explores computers and technology in book two of the Big Ideas series Machines That Think! explores machines from ancient history to today that perform a multitude of tasks, from making mind-numbing calculations to working on assembly lines. Included are fascinating looks at the world''s earliest calculators, the birth of computer programming, and the arrival of smartphones. Contributors discussed include Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, Ada Lovelace, and Bill Gates. From the abacus to artificial intelligence, machines through the ages have pushed the boundaries of human capability and creativity. Back matter includes a timeline, endnotes, a bibliography, an author''s note, and an index.

Product details

Authors Don Brown
Publisher Amulet Books
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 30.04.2020
 
EAN 9781419740985
ISBN 978-1-4197-4098-5
Series Big Ideas That Changed the Wor
BIG IDEAS That Changed the World
Subjects Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology

JUVENILE NONFICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / History

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