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ALAN TURING

The boy who taught machines to think.

Have you ever wondered about the minds behind the computers we use every day?

Dive into the enchanting world of Alan Turing, a curious boy from London with a mind buzzing with questions. This beautifully illustrated story takes you on a journey through Alan's life, from a young boy fascinated by secret codes to a brilliant student at Cambridge who dreamed of building "thinking machines."

Follow Alan as he develops his groundbreaking ideas, like the "Turing Machine," and see how his genius was called upon during a great war to crack the enemy's secret Enigma code. With his incredible invention, the "Bombe," Alan and his team of puzzle-solvers at Bletchley Park worked tirelessly to decipher secret messages, ultimately helping to save the day and making the world a safer place.

"The very short and very simple mathematical story of Alan Turing" is an inspiring tale that simplifies complex ideas into a captivating narrative for young readers. It’s a perfect introduction to the father of modern computing, celebrating the power of curiosity, intelligence, and the courage to think differently.

The book also includes a fun memory quiz to test your attention to detail after reading.

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Curious minds don't stop at one story.

Discover more mathematical geniuses in our beautifully illustrated series.

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ADA LOVELACE The birth of computer programming.

 

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