The History of the Computer

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 iPhone and beyond-- I loved it" -Eben Upton, Founder and CEO of Raspberry Pi.  Computers are everywhere and have impacted our lives in so many ways. 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 Margare