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Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code Hardcover – November 12, 2019

by Rebel Girls (Author), Corinne Purtill (Author)
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From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes a story based on the exciting real-life adventures of Ada Lovelace, one of the world’s first computer programmers.

Growing up in nineteenth century London, England, Ada is curious about absolutely everything. She is obsessed with machines and with creatures that fly. She even designs her own flying laboratory!

According to her mother, Ada is a bit too wild, so she encourages Ada to study math. At first Ada thinks: Bleh! Who can get excited about a subject without pictures? But she soon falls in love with it. One day she encounters a mysterious machine, and from that moment forward Ada imagines a future full of possibility—one that will eventually inspire the digital age nearly two hundred years later.

Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code is the story of a pioneer in the computer sciences, and a testament to women’s invaluable contributions to STEM throughout history.

This historical fiction chapter book also includes additional text on Ada Lovelace’s lasting legacy, as well as educational activities designed to teach simple coding and mathematical concepts.

About the Rebel Girls Chapter Book Series

Meet extraordinary real-life heroines in the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls chapter book series! Introducing stories based on the lives and times of extraordinary women in global history, each stunningly designed chapter book features beautiful illustrations from a female artist as well as bonus activities in the backmatter to encourage kids to explore the various fields in which each of these women thrived. The perfect gift to inspire any young reader!
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  4. Language
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  6. Lexile measure
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Introducing stories based on the lives of incredible women throughout history, each stunningly designed chapter book features full-color illustrations and bonus activities to encourage kids to explore the various fields in which each of these women thrived.

Introducing Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code

A creative reimagining of the life of Ada Lovelace and her groundbreaking inventions as a pioneer in STEM

Complete with full-color illustrations and coding activities, Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code explores the life of coding pioneer Ada Lovelace and the stigmas she faced as a woman in STEM.

Join Ada as she pieces together her understanding of mathematics, machines, and coding, eventually leading her to write the world’s first programming language.

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Featuring full-color illustrations by artist Marina Muun, which depict Ada Lovelace at all ages, Victorian England, the mechanisms of the famous Difference Engine (an early precursor to the computer), as well as Ada’s incredible writings and inventions.

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This book includes bonus exercises and challenges for young readers to learn the fundamentals of coding. These activities were developed in partnership with Wogrammer, a storytelling platform that highlights diverse women in STEM.

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Most people who turn out to be scientists, engineers, or mathematicians first showed interest in those fields in elementary school. Ada Lovelace is an excellent example of a female pioneer in the STEM space whose ideas are approachable enough for readers to comprehend, and big enough to inspire.

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  • "Filled with examples of creativity sparked by small observations, this detailed look at the earliest days of modern computing is engaging, informative, and inspiring." -Common Sense Media

  • “I thoroughly enjoyed the puzzles and other extra content at the end of the book. I think it was an excellent idea to show young readers how they can be like Ada themselves. I would highly recommend this book to parents, teachers, young readers” -Mer, NetGalley

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"Filled with examples of creativity sparked by small observations, this detailed look at the earliest days of modern computing is engaging, informative, and inspiring." ― Common Sense Media

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REBEL GIRLS is a global, multi-platform empowerment brand dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident generation of girls through content, experiences, products, and community. Originating from an international best-selling children’s book, Rebel Girls amplifies stories of real-life women throughout history, geography, and field of excellence. With a growing community of nearly 20 million self-identified Rebel Girls spanning more than 100 countries, the brand engages with Generation Alpha through its book series, award-winning podcast, events, and merchandise. With the 2021 launch of the Rebel Girls app, the company has created a flagship destination for girls to explore a wondrous world filled with inspiring true stories of extraordinary women.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rebel Girls (November 12, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1733176187
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1733176187
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 790L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 0.6 x 7.7 inches
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Rebel Girls is a global, multi-platform entertainment brand, dedicated to inspiring and instilling confidence in a generation of girls around the world. Rebel Girls started from a 2016 international best-selling children’s book, featuring real-life, extraordinary women throughout history, geography, and field of excellence, focusing on creators, innovators, leaders, and champions. Its community of self-identified Rebel Girls spans more than 100 countries, with 6 million books sold in 51 languages and 13 million podcast downloads.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book! So well done.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2021
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This is an excellent book to read for inspiring young girls! It was also a history lesson to me as I had not know about Ada Lovelace. It was also a history lesson for my son who is a computer science major in college. Unfortunately Ada was not discussed in his classes. Thank you Rebel Girls for telling the story of such a fabulous smart woman who is first to crack the code! Loved it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2021
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Great read aloud !
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5.0 out of 5 stars Rebel STEM Girls Rejoice!
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2023
Long live the Rebel Girls! I am in love with the series. Not only does it tell fascinating stories, in completely accessible yet engaging language, but it focuses on phenomenal women that are not usually spotlighted in history.
For all the young women out there, especially (but certainly not limited to) those interested in the STEM disciplines, Ada Lovelace is an inspiration. But, sadly, most classes don't talk about her, nor her contributions to science and the world.
Although most of the Rebel Girls books are too young for my middle and high school students, I will still purchase each and every one and include it on my classroom shelves. (This is in addition to the entire series I will purchase for my infant niece and best friends' kids!)
Keep it up Rebel Girls... you've got a rebel fan base that will just keep growing!
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4.0 out of 5 stars I found it an intriguing, thoughtful read.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2023
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First, About the Rebel Girls Chapter Book Series

"Meet extraordinary real-life heroines in the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls chapter book series! Introducing stories based on the lives and times of extraordinary women in global history, each stunningly designed chapter book features beautiful illustrations from a female artist as well as bonus activities in the backmatter to encourage kids to explore the various fields in which each of these women thrived. The perfect gift to inspire any young reader!"

As I read, I realized how little I actually know about Ada Lovelace. I mean, early on, I found myself wondering, "She was Lord Byron's daughter? For real?" A side- excursion to Google answered that question for me, "Yes, she was his only legitimate daughter." She seems to have been an intriguing combo of her father's more poetic, imaginative side and her mother's more math, reality based soul, with the remarkable intellect of both magnified in her. Sadly, it seems she really never knew her father. Anyway....

Although this series seems to be aimed at middle-grader level, I found it an intriguing, thoughtful read. Although I don't share any of Lovelace's analytical math abilities, it was fascinating to read about the early days of what we now consider computers/calculators. She was lucky enough to have an excellent teacher, Miss Stamp, who encouraged both imagination and study, and later find a friend and mentor who encouraged her work. This was Charles Babbage, who she met in 1833 when she was still in her teens, a man who was devising a calculator, albeit far from the small tool we now think of as a calculator. 

With his encouragement and that of friends, Ada Lovelace learned to fly, metaphorically speaking, of course, although she would have dearly loved to have solved the question of human flight. Trust me, she tried. Bottom line, this was an interesting look at one of the pioneers of computer programming, beginning with her early days of asking questions for which there were no answers yet, learning to harness her energy and diverse interests, and, yes, even marrying while pursuing those interests. 

I definitely recommend this book (and surely the entire series) to both young and older readers, like me, who will find there is still much to learn. Thanks to #NetGalley and #RebelGirls for giving me a more thorough introduction to this incredible woman. I'll definitely be checking out others in the Rebel Girls series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring!
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2023
I had never heard of Ada Lovelace before I read this book. Her story was such an inspiration, I loved reading about her. The Rebel Girls series, of which this book is one of, is incredible. What I liked the most, was Ada's story is written about her entire life. Sometimes you get a book about a historical person, and it is only about the "important" part of their life. I enjoyed reading about how she grew up and how she was influenced by her circumstances and also how she related to the world around her. My least favorite part was the illustrations, they didn't go with the historical feel of the book. I would recommend this chapter book for children interested in computers, little talked about history makers and of course women who made a difference.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher Rebel Girls, for the temporary digital ARC that I read and gave my honest opinion of.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging for Young Readers
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2023
"I think you have too much imagination, Lady Lovelace," Charles [Babbage] chuckled.
"I think you don't have enough," she shot back.

This book is perfect for all those girls who see the world differently and are told they ask too many questions. Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code is an engaging book that will teach young readers about the Countess mathematician whose writings uncovered how math gives a picture of the world at large. This is such a great series for young readers, but this one especially stands out as one that will engage young girls in a special way.
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KC 667
5.0 out of 5 stars You need to know about this early female computer scientist
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2023
Ada Lovelace Cracks the code is a lovely short bio about a lesser known scientist.

Born to Lord Byron, but solely raised by her mother, Ada is an inquisitive, curious youth who daydreams and questions everything.

A chance tour of Jacquard weaving looms as a teen introduces her to punched card inputs. Mentored by Mary Somerville, a renowned mathematician, Ada explores advanced math, and helps inventor Charles Babbage refine his Analytical Engine.

Ada's contributions to the nascent field of automated computation led to computers as we know them.

Absolute must read for all elementary students.
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Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars Great to learn, fun to read.
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2021
I am 11 years old this was a "must read" in my 5 page newspaper I write for family.It taught me so much about Ada's life, but it wasn't anything like a textbook. It goes through her whole life, and the events they chose to include were perfectly chosen. This book is great for all ages above 6 as it is nice and short (I read it in less than an hour) yet also packs in so many facts and events. In Ada's life she almost made working wings, Got very sick, helped make the first computer like machine, and broke the barrier of what a woman could be. I never thought much of Ada lovelace, but after this book she is now one of my role models.
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Odesa
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book about Ada Lovelace
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2022
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I have read other books about Ada Lovelace with my daughter, but this one is her new favorite. I can highly recommend it.
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