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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN
- 9781984857422
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Potter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-10
1984857428
ISBN-13
9781984857422
eBay Product ID (ePID)
26050409081
Product Key Features
Book Title
History of the Computer : People, Inventions, and Technology That Changed Our World
Number of Pages
128 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2022
Topic
Inventions, General, Computers / General, Science & Technology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Mathematics, Technology & Engineering, Young Adult Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
24.6 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
2021-950386
Reviews
"A beautifully illustrated journey through the history of computing, from the Antikythera mechanism to the iPhone and beyond--I loved it . " --Eben Upton, Founder and CEO of Raspberry Pi
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Fifth Grade
Dewey Decimal
004.09
Grade To
Twelfth Grade
Synopsis
A strikingly illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world--from the abacus to the smartphone--and the people who made them, by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science. "A beautifully illustrated journey through the history of computing, from the Antikythera mechanism to the iPhone and beyond--I loved it . "--Eben Upton, Founder and CEO of Raspberry Pi ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Public Library Computers are everywhere and have impacted our lives in so many ways. But who created them, and why? How have they transformed the way that we interact with our surroundings and each other? Packed with accessible information, fun facts, and discussion starters, this charming and art-filled book takes you from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important inventions, from the earliest known counting systems to the sophisticated algorithms behind AI. The History of the Computer also profiles a diverse range of key players and creators--from An Wang and Margaret Hamilton to Steve Jobs and Sir Tim Berners-Lee--and illuminates their goals, their intentions, and the impact of their inventions on our everyday lives. This entertaining and educational journey will help you understand our most important machines and how we can use them to enhance the way we live. You'll never look at your phone the same way again!, A MATHICAL HONOR BOOK . A strikingly illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world-from the abacus to the smartphone-and the people who made them, by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science. "A beautifully illustrated journey through the history of computing, from the Antikythera mechanism to the iPhone and beyond-I loved it . "-Eben Upton, Founder and CEO of Raspberry Pi ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR- The New York Public Library Computers are everywhere and have impacted our lives in so many ways. But who created them, and why? How have they transformed the way that we interact with our surroundings and each other? Packed with accessible information, fun facts, and discussion starters, this charming and art-filled book takes you from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important inventions, from the earliest known counting systems to the sophisticated algorithms behind AI. The History of the Computer also profiles a diverse range of key players and creators-from An Wang and Margaret Hamilton to Steve Jobs and Sir Tim Berners-Lee-and illuminates their goals, their intentions, and the impact of their inventions on our everyday lives. This entertaining and educational journey will help you understand our most important machines and how we can use them to enhance the way we live. You'll never look at your phone the same way again!
LC Classification Number
QA76.17.I33 2022
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