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Discover the inspiring story of Ada Lovelace, one of the world''s first computer scientists!In 1833, Ada Lovelace met mathematician Charles Babbage, inventor of calculating machines. She went on to devise a way of inputting data into Babbage''s Analytical Machine, and in doing so became the first ever computer programmer. In this biography book for 7-11 year olds, learn all about Ada Lovelace''s intriguing life, including her talent for languages and mathematics, and her fascination with science.Life Stories is a new biography series for kids from DK that goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history''s most interesting and inspiring people. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate narrative text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes DK Life Stories the one biography series everyone will want to collect.