Science Comics: Computers: How Digital Hardware Works [Hardcover]

From the deepest oceans to the farthest reaches of spaceand everything in betweenScience Comicsturns STEM topics into unforgettable graphic novel adventures. This smash-hit series has sold over a million copies!

The whole world now runs on computers. They're everywhere, from your pocket phone to your microwave oven. But, what exactly is a computer? How could you possibly build machines that calculate things, play video games, and dim the lights on command? Professor Isabella Brunel, Victorian Era Computer Expert (and a Tyrannosaurus Rex), narrates a screwball comedy romp through the fundamentals of computer architecture. The madcap cast teaches you how these extraordinary devices really work, but the book's real message is this: technology is not magic, it's created by human beings, and what other people have figured out, you can understand too.

?Science made exciting:Complex STEM topics become fun, accessible, and easy to understand

?Expertly researched:Created in collaboration with subject experts to deliver accurate, up-to-date information

?A great gift for young scientists:Inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of discovery

?Supports classroom learning:A valuable resource for independent reading, school libraries, homeschool curricula, and STEM education

Perry E. Metzgerdoesnt think of himself as that old, but hes been programming computers since the 1970s, which is most of the time theyve existed. He loves teaching people how they work, even if they dont want to know and actively resist finding out, but so far he hasnt been brought to justice. He was born in New York City and has spent most of his life there because there just arent good bagels in other places. He has a computer science degree, a terrible sense of humor, and a taste for garlic in inappropriate foods.

Penelope Spectoris a writer and editor based in New England. SlC“