Ada Lovelace and Computer Algorithms (21st Century Junior Library: Women Innovators)

Labrecque, Ellen

ISBN 10: 1634721772 ISBN 13: 9781634721776

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Ada Lovelace and Computer Algorithms examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to computer science. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

About this title

About the Author

Ellen Labrecque is a freelance writer living in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Previously, she was a senior editor at Sports Illustrated Kids. Ellen loves to travel and then learn about new places and people she can write about in her books.

Reviews

K-Gr 3—Labrecque provides slim biographies on familiar (Lovelace; Anderson) and less familiar (Mather; Brill) women inventors. Following a brief introduction to the topic science field, basic facts of the subject's life and work are presented. Readers learn that Elion "made medicines that cured some types of cancer," and Bath was "the first African American female doctor granted a patent for a medical invention." The narratives conclude with information on the legacy of the invention and its contemporary relevance. At the end of each volume readers are invited to "think," "create," and "ask" so as to better understand the material. The narrative sufficiently relates facts while employing language appropriate to the intended audience. Photographs of the subjects and pictures of their inventions complement the texts, and while the narratives don't delve deeply into the subjects' lives, readers will find enough information to pique interest. VERDICT Better than average, this series is suitable for those looking to bolster STEM-related collections.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1634721772
• ISBN 13: 9781634721776
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 24