A very interesting read about the Apollo guidance computer, it's development and testing, it's easy to understand and exciting, even though you know the outcome. There are also very nice referrals to things happening in the world at the time: Viet Nam war, protests, etc.
Also I again highly recommend the book Sunburst and Luminary, by Don Eyles. http://sunburstandluminary.com/SLhome.html
A very interesting read about the Apollo guidance computer, it's development and testing, it's easy to understand and exciting, even though you know the outcome. There are also very nice referrals to things happening in the world at the time: Viet Nam war, protests, etc.