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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
NC 1140L
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English
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Presents the history of the founding of Google and the development of its search engine, the innovations and acquisitions it made after the firm went public, and how it is preparing for future expansion and new capabilities.
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800L
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English
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"Read about these American computer geniuses including Herman Hollerith, John von Neumann, Grace Hopper, John W. Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert, Jr, An Wang, Kilby and Robert Noyce, Bill Gates, Steven Jobs and Stephen Wozniak, Marc Hannah and Marc Andreessen"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Known as "The Enchantress of Numbers" by many inventors and mathematicians of the 19th century, Ada Lovelace is recognized today as history's first computer programmer. Her work was an inspiration to such famous minds as Charles Babbage and Alan Turing. This is her story"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Inside this volume, readers learn about the life of the first computer programmer, Ada Lovelace. This book covers Lovelaces early childhood, as the highly intelligent and inquisitive daughter of famous poet Lord Byron, as well as her forays into developing the first computer program, over a hundred years before computers as we know them were in use. Readers will learn how Lovelaces work set the stage for other computer pioneers and how it still impacts...
6) Ada Lovelace
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
370L
Language
English
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"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of mathematician and computer programmer Ada Lovelace in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline, primary sources, and informative backmatter."--
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You know Bill Gates as a wealthy and successful man. You only see the end-result of his struggles because he was not born rich. He made himself rich through years of hardwork and sacrifices. By knowing his story, your child will become encouraged to also work hard to achieve his/her goals. Isn't this book an inspiring read?
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English
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This complete summary of the ideas from Leslie Berlin's book "The Man Behind the Microchip" tells the story of a giant of the high-tech industry: the multimillionaire, Bob Noyce. This co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel co-invented the integrated circuit which became the electronic heart of every modern computer, automobile, advanced weapon and video game. In this book, the author tells all about the life of this individual, as well as...
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English
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Jeremy Fragrance is a YouTube phenomenon. The eccentric German with the white suit inspires millions of fans around the world with his practical tips on perfumes.
Over two million subscribers on YouTube, more than 6 million followers on TikTok and almost one million on Instagram speak for themselves. What Jeremy says and does is heard.
But who is this man? The 34-year-old has had to jump over many hurdles on his way to the top, both privately and...
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English
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The word "hacker" has matured through time within the Internet universe. The word actually predates the Internet.
However, even though maturity implies change, it is not always an improvement.
Three decades ago, it meant "curious", "tinkerer", and nowadays it mostly means "criminal", which is clearly not better.
Written for techies and non-techies alike, this book is a journey through the origin of the word "hacker", and the way in which its meaning...
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English
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The Art of Code: Exploring the World of Programming Languages is a captivating journey into the realm of computer programming, where logic and creativity intersect to bring technology to life. In this immersive and enlightening book, readers will embark on an adventure that demystifies the intricacies of programming languages and unveils the artistry behind crafting elegant and efficient code.
From the foundational building blocks to the intricate...
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English
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One day in February 2001, Josh Harris woke to certain knowledge that he was about to lose everything. The man Time magazine called "The Warhol of the Web" was reduced to a helpless spectator as his fortune dwindled from 85 million dollars to nothing, all in the space of a week. Harris had been a maverick genius preternaturally adapted to the new online world. He founded New York's first dotcom, Pseudo.com, and paved the way for a cadre of twentysomethings...
14) Testigo de radio
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Español
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En Testigo de Radio el autor hace un recorrido por los últimos cincuenta años de la SER en particular y de la radio en España en general, dando testimonio de lo vivido. Desde los primeros años de la radio musical, Los 40 Principales y El Gran Musical, el ambiente y la relación de la industria discográfica con el medio; el mundo de la radio nocturna en el que la compañía del medio convierte al oyente en "escuchante"; los entresijos de la gestión...
15) Marshall McLuhan
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English
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Communications theorist Marshall McLuhan (1911-1980) predicted the effects of electronic media on modern culture as early as 1964. McLuhan published several breakthrough books and coined terms like "hot" and "cool" media, "the global village," and "the medium is the message."
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English
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The Never Ending Life is an exploration of the twist between the brutal realities of life along with the fictitious happy ever afters that we all long for. A real story about all the different ingredients that when mixed together create the unique blend which is what we call…life. Each chapter in this book is one that we go through at the different stages and stops in our journey. Each chapter in our lives adds to our story and contributes towards...
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English
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This book tells the unlikely story of a shy farm boy who hated school but ended up working more than 25 years for one of the world's most successful companies of the 20th century. It is a candid collection of recollections, more than 25 years later, of what life was like working in the world's premier THINK tank. It highlights both the deep demands and the rich rewards of working at IBM, a company whose main motto was "THINK."
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
1030L
Language
English
Description
The teenage phenoms behind viral video game Tampon Run share the story of their experience at Girls Who Code and their rise to fame, plus a savvy look at start-ups, women in tech, and the power of coding. This book includes bonus content to help you get started coding.
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English
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Industry leaders have transformed their visions into businesses, products, and ideas that have changed the way people live. The world as we know it looks significantly different than it did just 15 years ago due to innovators such as Reed Hastings, Steve Jobs, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Meg Whitman, and Jeff Bezos. Read the inspirational stories of these influential leaders with this informational text that is packed with fun facts, fascinating sidebars,...
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