THE HISTORY OF THE COMPUTER

A strikingly illustrated overview, starting at 25,000 B.C.E all the way through present day, of the computing machines that have changed our world and the famous and overlooked people who made them.

Computers make our lives easier in so many ways--they help us do our work, get directions, check the weather, exercise, shop, and understand what's happening around the world. But who created them, and why? How have they transformed the way we interact with our surroundings and each other?
Packed with accessible information, fun facts, and discussion starters, this charmingly illustrated book takes you from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important inventions from the earliest known counting systems (such as the South American Quipa) to the sophisticated algorithms behind AI, space travel, and wearable tech. THE HISTORY OF THE COMPUTER also profiles key, sometimes overlooked players and creators, and illuminates their goals and intentions and the impact of their inventions on our everyday lives.

This entertaining and educational journey from the author of Women in Science will help you understand our most important machines and how we can use them to enhance the way we live. You'll never look at your phone the same way again!

Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and designer. She graduated from Tyler School of Art's graphic design program and formerly worked as a senior designer and illustrator at Hallmark Greetings. Rachel and her work have been featured in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, Science Friday, Brain Pickings, and more. She is the author of WOMEN IN SCIENCE, WOMEN IN SPORTS, I LOVE SCIENCE, THE WONDROUS WORKINGS OF PLANET EARTH, and WOMEN IN ART.