Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code

Name: Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code
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SKU: 9781733176187
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By Rebel Girls and Corinne Purtill

Series: Rebel Girls Chapter Books

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Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code follows the real-life adventures of Ada Lovelace, a pioneering figure in computer programming. Set in nineteenth-century London, the story captures Ada's boundless curiosity and her journey from disliking maths to realising its endless possibilities. Inspired by a mysterious machine, Ada imagines a future that would help shape the digital age nearly two centuries later. This historical fiction chapter book also features educational activities in coding and mathematics, celebrating women's vital contributions to STEM.
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From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes a story based on the exciting real-life adventures of Ada Lovelace, one of the world's first computer programmers.

Growing up in nineteenth century London, England, Ada is curious about absolutely everything. She is obsessed with machines and with creatures that fly. She even designs her own flying laboratory!

According to her mother, Ada is a bit too wild, so she encourages Ada to study math. At first, Ada thinks — Bleh! Who can get excited about a subject without pictures? But she soon falls in love with it. One day she encounters a mysterious machine, and from that moment forward Ada imagines a future full of possibility — one that will eventually inspire the digital age nearly two hundred years later.

Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code is the story of a pioneer in the computer sciences, and a testament to women's invaluable contributions to STEM throughout history.

This historical fiction chapter book also includes additional text on Ada Lovelace's lasting legacy, as well as educational activities designed to teach simple coding and mathematical concepts.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781733176187

Publisher: Rebel Girls Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 November 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Rebel Girls Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 128

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Corinne Purtill Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Rebel Girls Science & Nature Series: Rebel Girls Chapter Books

About the Author

REBEL GIRLS is a global, multi-platform empowerment brand dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident generation of girls through content, experiences, products, and community. Originating from an international best-selling children's book, Rebel Girls amplifies stories of real-life women throughout history, geography, and field of excellence. With a growing community of nearly 20 million self-identified Rebel Girls spanning more than 100 countries, the brand engages with Generation Alpha through its book series, award-winning podcast, events, and merchandise. With the 2021 launch of the Rebel Girls app, the company has created a flagship destination for girls to explore a wondrous world filled with inspiring true stories of extraordinary women.

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