Counting pebbles to writing code : a timeline of mathematics and computers.

By: Williams, Brian Contributor(s): World Book, Inc [publisher.]Material type: Text

TextSeries: A timeline ofPublisher: Chicago : World Book, a Scott Fetzer company, [2016]Copyright date: ©2016Description: 40 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780716635413 Subject(s): Mathematics -- History -- Juvenile literature | Computers -- History -- Juvenile literatureDDC classification: J 510.9 WILL

Contents:

Introduction: Mathematics through the ages -- Ancient world mathematics -- Mathematics goes to work -- Studying mathematics -- Renaissance mathematics -- The mathematics revolution -- Mathematics and machines -- Early electronic computers -- Computers everywhere.

Summary: "Charts the milestones in the history of mathematics and computer science in a narrative timeline format. Features: glossary, additional resources, and index"-- Provided by publisher.

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Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Simile Working Hours Mon-Friday:08h00-16h00 Sat-Sun: closed Public holidays: closed No Mask No entry	Non Fiction	J 510.9 WILL (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		33228031104519

Includes bibliographical references (page 39) and index.

"Charts the milestones in the history of mathematics and computer science in a narrative timeline format. Features: glossary, additional resources, and index"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 5-11.

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