General & Miscellaneous Computing, Computers - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
In 1953 a scientist predicted there would only be the need for 100 computers in the whole world. How wrong could he be?Today, with microprocessors in every car, airplane, office, laboratory and school it is estimated there are in excess of 100 million computers. Compare the old, 30 ton computers to the postage stamp-size minicomputers of today. Study the first "computer", the abacus. Move forward and discover the roots of fiber optics, virtual reality, and the internet. This series explores everything kids want to know about computers.
Book Details
Published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters Publishing
Pages
48
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781562397258