The titles in the new Women in Science series take a highly visual approach to telling the stories of important women scientists. Each title features bite-sized text telling the story of a scientist's life, groundbreaking work, and legacy in an engaging and accessible way, illustrated with original artwork and photographs. There are multiple entry points, including timelines, maps, and captions. The easy-to-read text and vibrant illustrations will appeal to reluctant readers and introduce them to foundational scientific concepts. Ada Lovelace´s brilliant talent for mathematics and huge imagination helped to pave the way for the invention of the computer software that powers the world around us. Every time you play a computer game or talk with a friend on your smartphone, you can only do so because of the pioneering work by Ada Lovelace. This book tells Ada's story.
| ISBN: | 9781912904648 |
| Publication date: | 25th July 2019 |
| Author: | Nick Pierce |
| Illustrator: | Isobel Lundie |
| Publisher: | Book House an imprint of The Salariya Book Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | Women in Science |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Inventors, inventions and experiments |