The History of the Computer

People, Inventions, and Technology that Changed Our World

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Rachel Ignotofsky

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Hardback

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A strikingly illustrated overview ofthe 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. 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 ofkey 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 journeywill 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!

Author Biography:

Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and designer. Rachel and her work have been featured in many print and online media outlets such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, Science Friday, Brain Pickings, and more. She is the author of Women in Science, Women in Sports, Women in Art, I Love Science, and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth.She is a graduate of Tyler School of Art's graphic design program.

Release date NZ

May 17th, 2022

Author

Rachel Ignotofsky

Audience

Children / Juvenile

Illustrations

fully illustrated

Interest Age

From 10 to 17 years

Pages

128

ISBN-13

9781984857422

Product ID

35306251

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