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.
General
| Imprint: |
Amulet Books
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
BIG IDEAS That Changed the World |
| Release date: |
April 2020 |
| Authors: |
Don Brown
|
| Dimensions: |
210 x 147 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
128 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4197-4098-5 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-4197-4098-9 |
| Barcode: |
9781419740985 |
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