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Age Range
8 - 12
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
2019-01-01
Page Count
128
Publisher
DK
Grade Level
3rd - 7th
ISBN
9781465485410, 9781465485403
Themes
math and arithmetic
history

DK Life Stories: Ada Lovelace

Written by Nancy Castaldo
In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring story of Ada Lovelace, who wrote the world's first computer program. In 1833, Ada Lovelace met mathematician Charles Babbage, inventor of calculating machines. She went on to devise a way of inputting data into Babbage's Analytical Machine, and in doing so became the first ever computer programmer. In this biography book for 8-11 year olds, learn all about Ada Lovelace's fascinating life, including her famous father (celebrated poet Lord Byron), her talent for languages and mathematics, and her predictions for how computers could change our lives.
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DK Life Stories Teacher's Guide

This teacher's guide support the DK Life Stories book series.
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Historic Figures Activity Guide for Grades 3-5

This activity guide supports books on historic figures for grades 3-5.

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Age Range
8 - 12
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
2019-01-01
Page Count
128
Publisher
DK
Grade Level
3rd - 7th
ISBN
9781465485410, 9781465485403
Themes
math and arithmetic
history
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