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Big ideas that changed the world. 2 : Machines that think! Cover Image Book Book
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Big ideas that changed the world. Machines that think! 2

Brown, Don 1949- (author,, illustrator.).

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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  • ISBN: 1419740989
  • ISBN: 9781419740985
  • ISBN: 9781683358671
  • ISBN: 1419740989
  • ISBN: 9781419740985
  • Physical Description: 124 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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  • Publisher: New York : Amulet Books, 2020.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 116-119) and index.

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