Bayarri, Jordi. Ada Lovelace and the Start of Computers. Jordi Bayarri, Illus. Translated from the Spanish by Sofia Huitron Martinez. Graphic Science Biographies Series. Lerner / Graphic Universe, 02/2023. 40pp. Graphic. PLB $30.68. 978-1-7284-4291-4. Paper $10.99. 978-1-7284-7826-5. GRADES 3 – 5. ADDITIONAL.
SERIES REVIEW: These graphic novel biographies provide a quick introduction to nine scientists, though this reviewer only examined four of the nine. Each scientist’s life and his or her historical importance in their field is explained to readers via personal interactions and conversations, from what started them on their path on up to their final years. Although brief, much is covered as the years move along; sometimes the time leaps are discernable, other times it takes a few panes before realizing that the years have advanced. Time periods, places, other people, as well as their discoveries and experiences are easy to understand via Bayarri’s illustrations and dialogue, all of which shows readers what life was like and challenges they faced. Useful for middle elementary readers learning about scientists or about how scientific discoveries happened.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library