Machines That Think!
Big Ideas That Changed the World #2
Published on 28. April 2020
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-4197-4098-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
**STARRED REVIEW**"Terrific case study on the power of a big idea to work profound changes in our lives." * Kirkus Reviews * **STARRED REVIEW**
"Accessible, occasionally funny, and always thoughtful, this speedy but thorough trip through time is a must for budding scientists." * School Library Journal * Brown's signature watercolor illustrations keep the tone light and lively, and end matter comprising a timeline, biographical note, sources, author's note, and al-Khwarizmi's ever-so-useful "A Bit about Binary" addendum makes this report-ready for kids who appreciate the good nonfiction in the graphic novel shelves. * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Abrams
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
418 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-4098-5 (9781419740985)
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E-Book
04/2020
Amulet Books
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Person
Don Brown is the author and illustrator of many picture books and has been awarded both the Sibert Medal and Orbis Pictus Award. He lives in Merrick, New York.