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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2018 | Elementary
Gr 3–5—Joining the growing collection of biographies highlighting women in STEM careers, this charming, informative picture book provides young readers with a brief, lively introduction to Ada Byron Lovelace, whose interests and complex ideas were ahead of her 19th century reality. Lovelace was the child of gifted but scandalous English poet, Lord Byron, and his high society, mathematician wife. When Lord Byron abandoned the family, Lovelace's determined, educated mother made sure the child was well-tutored in science, math and social norms rather...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2018
This picture book biography covers the basics of computer programmer Lovelace's (1815 52) life: the conflict between her practical mother (a mathematician) an...Log In or Sign Up to Read More