How the Computer Changed History (Essential Library of Inventions)

Naber, Therese

ISBN 10: 1624037828 ISBN 13: 9781624037825

Publisher: Abdo Group, 2015

Synopsis

How the Computer Changed History examines the development of the computer, how it works, and how it has become a standard machine used in businesses, homes, and industries. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and maps, charts, and diagrams. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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Gr 7-10-This effective series describes history's most crucial inventions and explains their enormous impact on the modern world, from the almost unbelievable number of machines that operate with wheels to the often overlooked health benefits of sanitation and safe food. Each book opens with an account of a pivotal moment in the technology's history; is followed by descriptions of its invention, evolution, and widespread adoption; and conclude with analysis about its impact and predictions about its future. All titles are well written and include information, complete with diagrams, about how the inventions work and the complementary technologies they inspired. Large, well-chosen period and contemporary illustrations and photos are a plus. VERDICT This set delivers plenty of report information and encourages readers to think about how technology has affected their lives, making it an excellent choice.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Abdo Group
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1624037828
• ISBN 13: 9781624037825
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 112