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CHARLES BABBAGE

The Boy who Dreamed of Machines.

Discover the fascinating story of Charles Babbage, the brilliant mind behind the very first ideas for computers!

In this engaging and simple mathematical story, young readers will journey back to 1791 London and meet Charles, a curious boy who loved numbers more than anything. Follow his path from a super-smart student at Cambridge to the visionary inventor of the Difference Engine and the Analytical Engine—machines that were centuries ahead of their time.

 

Learn how Charles's incredible ideas laid the groundwork for the computers we use every day, from playing video games to watching cartoons.

This book makes complex concepts easy to understand, inspiring future mathematicians and innovators. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the origins of modern technology!

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Curious minds don't stop at one story.

Discover more mathematical geniuses in our beautifully illustrated series.

Marjorie Lee Browne - A Story of Passion, Numbers and Breaking Barriers.
Leonardo Fibonacci - Discovering the Secret Code Hidden in Nature.
Isaac Newton - How a Falling Apple Explained the Universe.

 

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