Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Graphics and animation on the TRS-80 Graphics and animation on the TRS-80 Christopher Lampton Explains how to create and animate visual displays on models I, III, and 4 of the TRS-80 computer. OL3298446W
Marbles, roller skates, doorknobs Marbles, roller skates, doorknobs Christopher Lampton Explains how simple machines that are actually wheels work, including the pizza cutter, bicycle, and water faucet. OL3298456W
PILOT for beginners PILOT for beginners Christopher Lampton An introduction to computer programming using PILOT, a language that turns the computer into a teaching machine creating interactive tests, quizzes, or dialogues between students and machine. OL3298473W
Superconductors Superconductors Christopher Lampton Discusses the science, history, and potential applications of this exciting scientific breakthrough. OL3298489W
Predicting nuclear and other technological disasters Predicting nuclear and other technological disasters Christopher Lampton Discusses risks involved in state-of-the-art technology and what we can do to make the risks less and prevent disasters such as Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Bhopal. OL3298509W
Thomas Alva Edison Thomas Alva Edison Christopher Lampton Traces the life and contributions of the famous inventor whose inventions such as the electric light bulb and phonograph helped change the world. OL3298511W