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Machines that think! / Don Brown.

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."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

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

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.4 1 513229.
Subject: Computers > History > Juvenile literature.
Computers > History > Comic books, strips, etc.
Autonomous robots > Juvenile literature.
Autonomous robots > Comic books, strips, etc.
Artificial intelligence > Juvenile literature.
Artificial intelligence > Comic books, strips, etc.
Genre: Graphic novels.
Comics (Graphic works)
Nonfiction comics.
Educational comics.

Available copies

  • 27 of 31 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Harnett County Library. (Show)

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Harnett County Main Library J GN Big Ideas (Text) 33630004631458 Juvenile Graphic Novel Checked out 05/05/2025
Beaufort Main GN J 006.3 BROWN (Text) 34208900057935 Juvenile Graphic Novel Available -
Braswell Memorial Main Library J 741.5 BROWN (Text) 37807000019247 Juvenile Graphic Novel Available -
Cliffdale Library J006.3 B (Text) 31781065565481 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
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Cumberland Headquarters J006.3 B (Text) 31781065565457 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Eden Library J 006.3 B (Text) 31554010586401 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Franklinton Branch J/006.3/Brown (Text) 72350000100476 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
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