Charles Babbage and the curious computer / written by Fiona Veitch Smith ; illustrated by Laura Borio.
Material type:
TextSeries: Time twistersPublication details: London : SPCK, 2021.Description: 45 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 0281082979
- 9780281082971
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's Graphic Novel | TIME TWISTERS | Available | 33111009798915 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
One ordinary meeting of the science club at Parkview Primary School becomes extraordinary when their teacher takes them back in time to 1843 to meet Christian inventor Charles Babbage. There they learn about his latest invention, the Difference Engine, but they have to be careful - if they're not back in an hour they'll be stuck in the nineteenth century forever!
This brilliantly fun graphic novel for 7- to 9-year olds is a fantastic time travel adventure that will keep kids on the edge of their seats. Children will love the memorable characters and colourful artwork from illustrator Laura Borio that brings to life Fiona Veitch Smith's entertaining story, and the graphic novel format is perfect for kids beginning to explore their own independent reading.
As they follow the journey of the science club, children will learn about the history of the computer and its inventor, Charles Babbage, and about how science and faith go hand in hand. Produced in partnership with the Faraday Institute, it ties in with the National Science Curriculum for Key Stage 2, making it ideal for reading in the classroom as well as at home.
"One ordinary meeting of the members of the science club at Parkview Primary School becomes extraordinary when their teacher takes them back in time to 1843. There they meet Christian inventor Charles Babbage and learn about his latest invention, the Difference Engine. But they have to be careful - if they're not back in an hour they'll be stuck in the nineteenth century FOR EVER!"--back cover.