Recently, Amazon India started listing a book series for children, titled Ada Lace, which revolves around a “third-grade scientist and inventor extraordinaire” but has zero overload of technical details.

The books are so entertaining, educational, and addictive that my kid wants me to buy the entire series! Go beyond the books, and its author will inspire children. Emily Calandrelli, 31, is also the host and producer of the popular US TV show Xploration Outer Space. The MIT alumna took a few questions from t2 over email. Here’s what she has to say.