Charles Babbage

by Champion, Neil

Series:Groundbreakers

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AR Book Level
8.5
AR Points
2
Word Count
9,093
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
39649 EN

About this book

Charles Babbage, an English mathematician and inventor, is best known for his pioneering work on calculating machines that laid the groundwork for the modern computer. The narrative follows his relentless pursuit of building the Difference Engine and the Analytical Engine, even as he encountered technical obstacles, financial setbacks, and skepticism from the scientific community. Through ambition and perseverance, Babbage's ideas transformed the world of computation and continue to inspire generations.

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