Ada Lovelace: Pioneering Computer Programming

by Kelly Doudna

Overview

Women have made some of the most important scientific discoveries of all time. In this title, readers learn about mathematician Ada Lovelace from her early work in creating the Bernoulli algorithm to her understanding that numbers could represent data, making her an early computer programmer. A timeline, sidebars, fun facts, glossary, and index supplement the text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781532150272
Publisher:	ABDO
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	STEM Superstar Women Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2018
Gr 4–8—While the topic is an evergreen favorite, outdated visuals limit this set's appeal. Black-and-white photos superimposed on colored backgrounds are reminiscent of decades-old volumes already in circulation. However, the content covered is fascinating and could spark fiery discussion on sexism and inequality. All of the featured scientists had to overcome gender biases, and for many women, that also included breaking color and age barriers. Readers will be surprised to learn that computing in the early 1880s, the invention of a remote control submarine torpedo during World War II, and the 1969 Apollo 11 space mission were successful because of the contributions of women. In addition, the nonfiction text features will also aid in classroom/research report use. VERDICT Despite excellent content, these volumes will not catch the eye of even the most eager readers.

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