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64 Geeks: The Brains That Shaped our World
64 Geeks: The Brains That Shaped our World
Chas Newkey-Burden
Age (years) : 8 - 99
See the greatest minds in history like never before—brought to life in 8-bit pixel art!
This playful book celebrates the 64 Best. Brains. Ever—brilliant innovators who helped shape human progress, from mud huts to the modern world.
Get to know iconic geniuses like Galileo, captivating pioneers like Ada Lovelace and Nikola Tesla, and modern-day heroes like Steve Wozniak. What do they all have in common? They revolutionized the world with their ideas.
Packed with quirky facts and stories, you'll uncover little-known details—like how Wozniak, not Jobs, built the Apple Computer, and that "Woz" loves playing Segway Polo! Discover the inventor behind today’s electrical marvels who died penniless while chasing the dream of a "death beam," or how Archimedes met his fate.
With custom-drawn pixel art illustrations and snappy, fun biographies, each page offers a delightful blend of nostalgia and knowledge, making this a truly entertaining way to explore the people who’ve changed the world without always seeking the spotlight.
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