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Ada Lovelace, Volume 10
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Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; Illustrated by Zafouko Yamamoto
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Meet Ada Lovelace, the British mathematician and daughter of poet
Lord Byron. Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series,
this inspiring and informative little biography follows the
colourful life of Lord Byron's daughter, from her early love of
logic, to her plans for the world's first computer program. As a
child, Ada had a big imagination and a talent for mathematics. She
grew up in a noble household in England, where she dedicated
herself to studying. Her work with the famous inventor, Charles
Babbage, on a very early kind of computer made her the world's
first computer programmer. This moving book features stylish and
quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a
biographical timeline with historical images and a detailed profile
of the mathematician's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a
bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the
lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Live from the Crypt is an hilarious information series with an
undead chat show format where ghostly historical figures are
interviewed by the diverse crew of the show about their lives and
experiences, featuring quirky illustrations, comic strips and play
script-style text. In this volume, the ghosts of famous pioneers of
the science of electricity are interviewed about their inventions
and discoveries, including Thomas Edison, Michael Faraday and
Nikola Tesla. It is a mind-expanding and side-splitting treat for
young readers.
Fuel curiosity, spark imagination. Science Bug International is an
exciting and comprehensive science programme that has been designed
to make sure your children never stop asking questions about their
world! This Workbook contains questions from the Topic Book plus
additional questions to reinforce and extend learning. With full
and comprehensive coverage of the skills and knowledge required for
curriculum attainment, Science Bug International will help you to
nurture and inspire your young scientist.
Exam board: ISEB Level: 13+ CE and KS3 Subject: Science First
teaching: September 2021 First exams: November 2022 With more than
30 years' experience teaching Science, Ron Pickering brings his
renowned expertise and attention to detail to the Science series
for Common Entrance and Key Stage 3. Trust Ron to guide you and
your pupils through the ISEB CE 13+ Science specification and
motivate them to excel as they think and work as scientists. *
Cover all the content for Biology, Chemistry and Physics in one
book: More convenient and cost-effective for teachers and pupils. *
Expand your pupils' understanding of the role of key scientists in
history: Information on the contributions made to our scientific
understanding by scientists of the past including Dmitri Mendeleev,
Mary Anning, Sir Isaac Newton and Mary Seacole. * Encourage your
pupils to see Science in a wider context: Cross-curricular links
with Mathematics, Geography, Environmental Science and PSHE. *
Develop key scientific skills for the exams and beyond:
Investigations help pupils to explore the depth of their scientific
understanding, including how to record observations, analyse and
present data, and how to interpret results and draw conclusions. *
Improve exam technique: End-of-topic questions reflect the style of
the ISEB CE 13+ examination papers. Accompanying answers available
in a paid-for PDF download at galorepark.co.uk (ISBN:
9781398321694).
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