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Big Ideas that Changed the World: Machines that Think HC (2020 Amulet Books) comic books

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    Big Ideas that Changed the World: Machines that Think HC (2020 Amulet Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Story and art by Don Brown.

    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.

    Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $13.99.