Nancy Castaldo DK Life Stories Ada Lovelace Hardback Book

Discover the inspiring story of Ada Lovelace, one of the worlds 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 Babbages Analytical Machine, and in doing so became the first ever computer programmer. In this biography book for 711 year olds, learn all about Ada Lovelaces 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 historys most interesting and inspiring people. Fullcolour photographs and handdrawn illustrations complement ageappropriate 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 makes DK Life Stories the one biography series everyone will want to collect. | Nancy Castaldo DK Life Stories Ada Lovelace Hardback Book