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Machines that think! / Don Brown.

Brown, Don, 1949- (author.).

Summary:
"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 to artificial intelligence, machines through the ages have pushed the boundaries of human capability and creativity"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781419740985
  • ISBN: 1419740989
  • Physical Description: 124 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Amulet Books, 2020.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-119) and index.
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader MG 6.4 1 1 513229
Subject: Computers > History > Juvenile literature.
Autonomous robots > Juvenile literature.
Artificial intelligence > Juvenile literature.
Electronic computers > Cartoons and comics.
Autonomous robots > Cartoons and comics.
Artificial intelligence > Cartoons and comics.
Genre: Educational comics.
Comics (Graphic works)
Graphic novels.
Graphic novels.

Available copies

  • 13 of 13 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 13 total copies.
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Altoona Area Public Library J 006.3 BRO (Text) 33240004727338 Juvenile Graphic Available -
Annie Halenbake Ross Library J 006.3 Bro (Text) 00148902 YOUTH Juvenile Non-Fiction Available -
Degenstein Community Library JNF 006.3 BROWN (Text) 35031301195640 Juvenile Non-Fiction Available -
Dillsburg Area Public Library Kids 006.3 BRO Nonfiction (Text) 34001001378114 Childrens Area Available -
Emmaus Public Library J 006.3 BROW (Text) 36446002034752 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Gettysburg Library J006.3 BRO (Text) 35740635638943 Juvenile Graphic Novel Available -
Indian Valley Public Library Juv Graphic Novel Brown (Text) 39427103553327 Juvenile Nonfiction Room: Juvenile Graphic Novel Available -
Lower Macungie Library JUV 006.3 BRO (Text) 33400001481731 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Martin Library Kids 006.3 BRO Graphic (Text) 33454005732532 Childrens Area Available -
Meyersdale Public Library GRAPHIC J 006.3 BROWN (Text) 30512005414055 MEYM Juv Graphic Available -


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