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The History of the Computer: People, Inventions, and Technology that Changed Our World

by Rachel Ignotofsky (Author) Format: Hardcover
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A MATHICAL HONOR BOOK • A strikingly illustrated overview of the 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.

“A beautifully illustrated journey through the history of computing, from the Antikythera mechanism to the iPhone and beyond—I loved it.”—Eben Upton, Founder and CEO of Raspberry Pi

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Public Library

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 of key 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 journey will 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!
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    10 - 17 years
  2. Print length
    128 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    5 - 12
  5. Dimensions
    8.82 x 0.55 x 9.8 inches
  6. Publisher
    Ten Speed Press
  7. Publication date
    May 17, 2022
  8. ISBN-10
    1984857428
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1984857422
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computer illustrations and text: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE MACHINES THAT CHANGED OUR WORLD

Image of people using abacus with text: THE WORD ABACUS COMES FROM THE GREEK WORD FOR “SLAB” (ABAX)

image of a woman using a compiler beside text: FIRST COMPILER, 1952

image of girl playing with Atari with headline: ATARI 2600, 1977

computer illustrations and text: PACKED WITH ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION, FUN FACTS, DISCUSSION STARTERS
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“A beautifully illustrated journey through the history of computing, from the Antikythera mechanism to the iPhone and beyond—I loved it.”—Eben Upton, Founder and CEO of Raspberry Pi

About the Author

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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 17, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1984857428
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1984857422
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 17 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.82 x 0.55 x 9.8 inches
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 12
  • Best Sellers Rank: #88,644 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars (175)

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Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times Best Selling author and illustrator, based in California. She grew up in New Jersey on a healthy diet of cartoons and pudding. She graduated from Tyler School of Art in 2011.

Rachel works for herself and spends all day and night drawing, writing and learning as much as she can. Rachel is a published author with 10 Speed Press and is always thinking up new ideas. Check out her books The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth, Women In Science, Women in Art, and Women In Sports.

Her work is inspired by history and science. She believes that illustration is a powerful tool that can make learning exciting. She has a passion for taking dense information and making it fun and accessible. Rachel hopes to use her work to spread her message about scientific literacy and feminism.

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