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Book Synopsis: ALA NOTABLE BOOK AMELIA BLOOMER TOP TEN BOOK “Stanley has been delighting and informing readers with her biographies for years, and here, her considerable talents are once again on display…Hartland’s charmingly busy art, reminiscent of Maira Kalman’s work, is full of wit.” —Booklist (starred review)
From nonfiction stars Diane Stanley and Jessie Hartland comes a beautifully illustrated biography of Ada Lovelace, who is known as the first computer programmer.
Two hundred years ago, a daughter was born to the famous poet, Lord Byron, and his mathematical wife, Annabella. Like her father, Ada had a vivid imagination and a creative gift for connecting ideas in original ways. Like her mother, she had a passion for science, math, and machines. It was a very good combination. Ada hoped that one day she could do something important with her creative and nimble mind. A hundred years before the dawn of the digital age, Ada Lovelace envisioned the computer-driven world we know today. And in demonstrating how the machine would be coded, she wrote the first computer program. She would go down in history as Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer. Diane Stanley’s lyrical writing and Jessie Hartland’s vibrant illustrations capture the spirit of Ada Lovelace and bring her fascinating story vividly to life.
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Looking for an inspiring and educational book for your child? Look no further! Introducing "Ada Lovelace, Poet of Science: The First Computer Programmer" - an ALA Notable Book and Amelia Bloomer Top Ten Book. This captivating biography, written by acclaimed nonfiction authors Diane Stanley and beautifully illustrated by Jessie Hartland, tells the incredible story of Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer.
Ada Lovelace was born two hundred years ago to the famous poet, Lord Byron, and his mathematically inclined wife, Annabella. With a vivid imagination like her father and a passion for science and math like her mother, Ada possessed a unique combination of creativity and intelligence. She knew she had something important to offer the world.
Before the digital age dawned, Ada Lovelace had already envisioned a computer-driven world. She had the foresight to create the very first computer program, paving the way for the technology we rely on today. In "Ada Lovelace, Poet of Science," Diane Stanley's lyrical writing and Jessie Hartland's vibrant illustrations come together to bring Ada's remarkable story to life.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary biography that celebrates the brilliance and contributions of Ada Lovelace. Purchase "Ada Lovelace, Poet of Science: The First Computer Programmer" today and inspire your child to dream big and pursue their own passions!
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