Bibliograph

Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace, the pen pals who imagined the first computer, Eileen Lucas

Type

Label

Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace, the pen pals who imagined the first computer, Eileen Lucas

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

portraitsillustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 7-12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Eileen Lucas

Series statement

Scientific collaboration Rosen Publishing Group

Sub title

the pen pals who imagined the first computer

Summary

Through thoughtful narrative accompanied by direct quotes, readers will learn how in Babbage's plans for the Analytical Engine and Lovelace's algorithm lies the foundation of the computer hardware and software that would not be developed for another hundred plus years. Sidebars, a chronology, and a further reading list provide more information on this inspirational collaboration. --from website

Target audience

juvenile

Classification