integrated circuits

Introduces readers to integrated circuits and what they do.

"Start Making! is a program developed by the Clubhouse Network to engage young people all over the world in Maker-inspired activities. With this guide, you will discover how to plan and coordinate Start Making! projects in your home, school, library, community center, after- school club, or makerspace. You'll learn strategies for engaging young people in creative thinking, developing individual and team projects, and sharing and reflecting on their creations. Each session includes a list of the supplies you'll need, step-by-step instructions for completing the projects, and prompts for stimulating discussion, curiosity, and confidence. These ... projects teach fundamental STEAM concepts--science, technology, engineering, art, and math--while introducing young people to the basics of circuitry, design, coding, crafting, and construction"--Amazon.com.

Chronicles the emergence of the microchip as a major player in late twentieth- and twenty-first century technology.

Examines the events surrounding the development of the silicon chip, its uses, and its impact on civilization.