Eyewittness computer

'Eyewitness computer' is a brand new topic for this bestselling reference series, covering one of technologies major inventions. Amazing photographs offer a unique eyewitness view to the history and science behind the technology that defines our digital world.

From ancient to modern times, children will learn how an ancient Greek computer was used to predict the movement of the stars and how mid-20th century computers were the size of a large room. They'll also discover how computers are used in modern inventions such as mobile phones, iPads, and artificial intelligence in the 21st-century. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, children will everything they need to know about computers. 

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Subject(s)Computing
Author(s)Mike Goldsmith, Tom Jackson
Age11-14
Published2011
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Shelf reference004 GOL
ISN/ISBN9781405365109
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8r65

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