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Machines that think!  Cover Image Book Book

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

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Bethlehem Main Library j741.5 (Text) 33062009299604 Juv Graphic Available -
Easton Main Library JUV 006.3 B (Text) 31901004473007 Juv Nonfiction Available -

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"--

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