For inquisitive brain-boxes aged 8-11: from the earliest counting systems to Tim Berners-Lee and wearable tech. Many illustrations.
The History of the Computer
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£12.99
Edition:Hardback978152636513227/10/2022
Categories: 22. Books for Christmas 2022: For Children, Books for Christmas 2022, Children’s
Tag: Technology
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