Origins of Machine Language

Origins of Machine Language is designed to enrich the student's experience with the materials. Written for upper elementary students and teachers, it explores the history of the people and ideas that contributed to the development of computer language over centuries. 

This book covers topics such as the abacus, the original purpose of computers, the development of binary numbers and how to use them, logic, and standards such as ASCII and Unicode. At the end, students and teachers will have a clearer vision of how the materials fit into the larger context of computer science.

The Lower Elementary Reader is a selection of the most accessible stories from this book. They have been edited to make them easier to read independently for emerging readers.