Bibliograph

Machines that think

Type

Label

Machines that think

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Rated E

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Machines that think

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Big ideas that changed the world, #2

Summary

Award-winning author Don Brown explores computers and technology in book two of the Big Ideas series. 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. 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 Musa al-Khwarizmi, Ada Lovelace, and Bill Gates. From the abacus to artificial intelligence, machines through the ages have pushed the boundaries of human capability and creativity. Back matter includes a timeline, endnotes, a bibliography, an author's note, and an index

Target audience

juvenile

Classification