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Computing Through the Ages: From Bones to Binary Review
Woods, Michael. Computing Through the Ages: From Bones to Binary. Addl. Creators Mary B. Woods. Technology Through the Ages. Twenty-First Century, 01/2024. 80pp. Nonfiction. PLB $37.32. 979-8765610046. Paper $14.99. 979-8765625217. GRADES 6–12. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. [continue reading]
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Woods, Michael. Agriculture Through the Ages: From Silk to Supermarkets. Addl. Creators Mary B. Woods. Technology Through the Ages. Twenty-First Century, 01/2024. 80pp. Nonfiction. PLB $37.32. 979-8765610060. Paper $14.99. 979-8765625231. GRADES 6–12. ADDITIONAL. In this [continue reading]