This First Names biography series is for middle grade.
Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) was born in England and grew up in an environment where fairy tales were not allowed, only real stories.
Coming from upper class, she wasn’t allowed to play with village children. Her surroundings were carefully chosen by her mother that included teachers.
Ada from early age showed great interest in math. By twelve, she had knowledge beyond her age.
Her older friend, Charles Babbage, who was a scientist, was working on an Analytical Engine. Ada helped him solve an issue he struggled with. He was the one who called her Enchantress of Number. Later, she became known as the first computer programmer.
She had a brilliant mind and tried to use it to its fullest potential, coming up with different ideas for solving problems. Thus, her biography is a great inspiration for young minds.
There are some inserts, which I believe are meant to carry some humor. Some are in a style of cartoon. It might be more appealing to the target audience.
The biography doesn’t have any dialogue in the main body, but it has the dialogue in the cartoon illustrations, which again might be more appealing to young readers.
Published in 2020 by Abrams Books for Young Readers
TRENDING
INSPIRATION: Eagerness for Problem Solving
Traits:
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She grew up in an environment where fairy tales
were not allowed, only real stories
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From early age, she showed great interest in
math
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She loved solving problems
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She looked for solutions by breaking down
difficult problems into smaller, more manageable parts
"Everything begins with a thought." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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