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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2008
Gr 8-Up British mathematician Turing (19121954) contributed much to what we now call artificial intelligence and computer science. He worked during World War II as a code breaker and used his skills to solve complex German codes, especially the Enigma cipher. But his life was one of difficulty and challenges that often made it hard for him to work effectively. Sometimes his incredible shy...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
An introduction common to all volumes precedes eight to ten chapters covering the lives of these mathematicians, all of whom worked to regain knowledge lost during Europe's Dark Ages and to advance th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
