The History of the Computer

About the book

The History of the Computer by Rachel Ignotofsky is a children’s non-fiction book.

A strikingly illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world - from the abacus to the smartphone - and the people who made them, by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science. "A beautifully illustrated journey through the history of computing, from the Antikythera mechanism to the i Phone and beyond-I loved it. "-Eben Upton, Founder and CEO of Raspberry Pi ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR.

But who created them, and why? How have they transformed the way that we interact with our surroundings and each other? Packed with accessible information, fun facts, and discussion starters, this charming and art-filled book takes you from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important inventions, from the earliest known counting systems to the sophisticated algorithms behind AI. The History of the Computer also profiles a diverse range of key players and creators-from An Wang and Margaret Hamilton to Steve Jobs and Sir Tim Berners-Lee-and illuminates their goals, their intentions, and the impact of their inventions on our everyday lives.

Delivery & pickup: Available from Whimsy and Wonder with New Zealand delivery or Christchurch pickup.