Ada Lovelace and the Start of Computers
Explore famous scientists' breakthrough ideas and their personal stories through a graphic novel approach.
Ada Lovelace turned her powerful imagination into a vision of the future, predicting the impact of computers on human life. Lovelace had a unique education and embraced mathematics. She became one of the biggest believers in engineer Charles Babbage's ideas for calculation machines. This graphic biography shows how Lovelace helped spread awareness of what an early computer could do and how she became one of the first computer programmers. It also shows how Lovelace pushed back against doubts about calculation machines and against her own self-doubt.
Reviews
A look at a historical figure who grasped the myriad possibilities of coding and algorithms two centuries ago…Inspiring and informative.
Kirkus Reviews
I like how expressive it is, even with simple black vertical lines for eyes. The colors are pleasantly realistic, so they don’t compete with the art or story.
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