The History of the Computer
- ISBN-10
- 1403496552
- ISBN-13
- 9781403496553
- Series
- The History of the Computer
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 32
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007-08-15
- Publisher
- Capstone Classroom
- Author
- Elizabeth Raum
Description
Explains why the computer was first developed, how it has been improved upon over the years, and its impact in modern society.
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- 2022-05-17
- 128 pages
- Ebook
- Ten Speed Press
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