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Machines that think! Cover Image Book Book

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.

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24510. ‡aMachines that think! / ‡cDon Brown.
264 1. ‡aNew York : ‡bAmulet Books, ‡c2020.
300 . ‡a124 pages : ‡bchiefly color illustrations ; ‡c21 cm.
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