A World of Computers and Coding Discover

In this exciting, photo-packed book, discover the world's most amazing computers, from the first mechanical calculators to the latest groundbreaking designs. Step back in time to explore the history of computer gaming - from the first simple pong game to the latest high-tech console. Meet the pioneers of computer programming and gain an insight into how computers work. You can even become a coder yourself - follow step-by-step instructions to program your very own computer game!

Clive Gifford is the author of more than 150 children's books including Eye Benders, winner of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, Royal Society-nominated Out of This World and Cool Technology which won the School Library Association Information Book Award. He has travelled through 70 countries, run a computer games company and taken part in all manner of sports from parachuting and gliding to Ultimate Frisbee. Clive's official website can be found at www.clivegifford.co.uk

1: Computer Planet
2: Early Calculators
3: Babbage's Engines
4: A Matter of Logic
5: ENIAC
6: Off to Work
7: Compilers
8: Hard Disc Drive
9: Input Devices
10: Microprocessors
11: C and C++
12: Digital Cameras
13: Let the Games Begin!
14: Atari 2600
15: The Home Comuter Boom
16: Supercomputers
17: IBM Personal Computer
18: The Nintendo Revolution
19: The World Wide Web
20: 3D Printing
21: Smartphones
22: Man Versus Machine
23: Smart Hones, Smart Cars
24: Computers in Space
25: Augmented Reality
26: Virtual Reality
27: Future Computing
28: Make Your Own Scratch Game
29: Glossary
30: Further Information and Index

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A World of Computers and Coding Discover Amazing Computers and the Power of Coding

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