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Book Synopsis: Award-winning author/illustrator Fiona Robinson’s picture book biography Ada’s Ideas is a compelling portrait of a woman who saw the potential for numbers to make art. Ada Lovelace (1815–1852) was the daughter of Lord Byron, a poet, and Anna Isabella Milbanke, a mathematician. Her parents separated when she was young, and her mother insisted on a logic-focused education, rejecting Byron’s “mad” love of poetry. But Ada remained fascinated with her father and considered mathematics “poetical science.” Via her friendship with inventor Charles Babbage, she became involved in “programming” his Analytical Engine, a precursor to the computer, thus becoming the world’s first computer programmer. “Robinson celebrates Lovelace for her powerful analytical mind in spite of an overbearing mother, an absent father, and a restrictive social position . . . A fascinating and uplifting STEAM selection, highly recommended.” —School Library Journal
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Discover the inspiring story of Ada Lovelace, the world's first computer programmer, in Ada's Ideas: The Story of Ada Lovelace, the World's First Computer Programmer book. Written by award-winning author/illustrator Fiona Robinson, this captivating biography highlights Lovelace's incredible journey as she saw the potential for numbers to create art. Raised in a complex family dynamic, Lovelace's mother insisted on a logic-focused education, rejecting the poetic interests of Lovelace's famous father, Lord Byron. However, Lovelace's curiosity and passion for mathematics persisted, leading her to pioneer the field of computer programming.
In Ada's Ideas, Robinson beautifully portrays the life of Lovelace, showcasing her determination and perseverance against societal constraints. Through her friendship with inventor Charles Babbage, Lovelace delved into "programming" his Analytical Engine, an early version of the computer. As a result, Lovelace forever cemented her legacy as the world's first computer programmer.
Lauded as a remarkable achievement, Ada's Ideas has garnered praise as a fascinating and uplifting selection in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) category. School Library Journal highly recommends this empowering book, highlighting Lovelace's powerful analytical mind despite the challenges she faced due to an overbearing mother, an absent father, and a restrictive social position.
To embark on Ada Lovelace's extraordinary journey from a little-known historical figure to a trailblazer in the world of technology, get your copy of Ada's Ideas: The Story of Ada Lovelace, the World's First Computer Programmer today. Open the doors to the limitless potential of programming combined with artistic imagination. Learn more about Ada Lovelace and be inspired!
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