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The History of the Computer
Year
2011
Language
ENGLISH
Publication Information
The Child's World, Inc.
Summary
The abacus, ENIAC, and nursebots are just a few milestones associated with the development of the computer that are highlighted in this kid-friendly title. The History of the Computer provides young readers with an enhanced appreciation for the myriad ways that computers affect and improve our lives. Kids also get a peek at the countless amazing technological possibilities that loom on the horizon. Have you ever wondered what life was like before telephones or cars? It's easy to take for granted the inventions that have had such huge impacts on our everyday lives. With the help of The Timeline Library, children can visualize the development-and grasp the monumental impacts-of some of the most influential innovations in history. Presented in a timeline format that combines biography, science, history, and social studies, each book offers young readers a unique perspective from which to view the course of human history. Kids will emerge with a well-rounded understanding of how these inventions have played an indelible role in shaping our past, present, and future.