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Discover the inspiring story of Ada Lovelace, one of the world''s first computer scientists!

In 1833, Ada Lovelace met mathematician Charles Babbage, inventor of calculating machines. She went on to devise a way of inputting data into Babbage''s Analytical Machine, and in doing so became the first ever computer programmer. In this biography book for 7-11 year olds, learn all about Ada Lovelace''s intriguing life, including her talent for languages and mathematics, and her fascination with science.

Life Stories is a new biography series for kids from DK that goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history''s most interesting and inspiring people. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate narrative text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back make

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      Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
      Published 3 October 2019
      ISBN-13 9780241386224
      978-0241386224
      ISBN-10 0241386225
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      Children & Teen Non-Fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Discover the inspiring story of Ada Lovelace, one of the world''s first computer scientists!

      In 1833, Ada Lovelace met mathematician Charles Babbage, inventor of calculating machines. She went on to devise a way of inputting data into Babbage''s Analytical Machine, and in doing so became the first ever computer programmer. In this biography book for 7-11 year olds, learn all about Ada Lovelace''s intriguing life, including her talent for languages and mathematics, and her fascination with science.

      Life Stories is a new biography series for kids from DK that goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history''s most interesting and inspiring people. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate narrative text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back make

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