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Author
Series
Big ideas that changed the world volume 2
Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2020
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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 to guiding spaceships to the moon. 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 Mūsā al-Khwārizmī, Ada Lovelace, and Bill Gates. From the abacus...
2) Ada Lovelace
Author
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Ada Lovelace, from her childhood in England and her studies in mathematics to her development of the first computer programming language
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Known as "The Enchantress of Numbers" by many inventors and mathematicians of the 19th century, Ada Lovelace is recognized today as history's first computer programmer. Her work was an inspiration to such famous minds as Charles Babbage and Alan Turing. This is her story"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Provides an overview of important historical events or periods in world history. This volume focuses on the Information Revolution and includes topics on the development of the transistor and integrated circuit, or microchip, in the 1950s.
Publisher
LearningExpress, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The questions in this first review cover essential knowledge of the social impact and history of computing and information technology. When you complete this review, you'll get a diagnostic score report and a detailed answer explanation for each question.
Publisher
LearningExpress, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The questions in this second review cover essential knowledge of the social impact and history of computing and information technology. When you complete this review, you'll get a diagnostic score report and a detailed answer explanation for each question.
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