{"title":"Corinne Purtill","description":"\u003cp\u003eCorinne Purtill’s works invite young readers into engaging stories that combine historical insight with captivating narratives. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eAda Lovelace Cracks the Code\u003c\/em\u003e, illuminate remarkable figures and moments, encouraging curiosity and learning through lively storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children who enjoy stories grounded in real-life achievements and inspiring characters, Purtill’s writing blends educational content with imaginative exploration, making history accessible and exciting for younger audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ada-lovelace-cracks-the-code-by-rebel-girls-9781733176187","title":"Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the world of \u003cem\u003eGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls\u003c\/em\u003e comes a story based on the exciting real-life adventures of Ada Lovelace, one of the world's first computer programmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAda Lovelace Cracks the Code\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of a pioneer in the computer sciences, and a testament to women's invaluable contributions to STEM throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Rebel Girls Chapter Book Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeet extraordinary real-life heroines in the \u003cem\u003eGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls\u003c\/em\u003e chapter book series! Introducing stories based on the lives and times of extraordinary women in global history, each stunningly designed chapter book features beautiful illustrations from a female artist as well as bonus activities in the backmatter to encourage kids to explore the various fields in which each of these women thrived. The perfect gift to inspire any young reader!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47772939387116,"sku":"9781733176187","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781733176187-ada-lovelace-cracks-the-code.jpg?v=1782175295"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/corinne-purtill.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}