Grace Hopper: Queen of the Computer Code

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Author
Laurie Wallmark
Publisher
NewSouth Publishing
Genre
Children’s Picture Book
ISBN
9781454920007

Grace Hopper: Queen of the Computer Code

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Synopsis

“If you’ve got a good idea, and you know it’s going to work, go ahead and do it.” The inspiring story of Grace Hopper the boundary-breaking woman who revolutionized computer science is told in an engaging picture book biography.Who was Grace Hopper? A software tester, workplace jester, cherished mentor, ace inventor, avid reader, naval leader AND rule breaker, chance taker, and troublemaker. Acclaimed picture book author Laurie Wallmark (Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine ) once again tells the riveting story of a trailblazing woman. Grace Hopper coined the term “computer bug” and taught computers to “speak English.”Throughout her life, she succeeded in doing what no one had ever done before. Delighting in difficult ideas and in defying expectations, the insatiably curious Hopper truly was “Amazing Grace” . . . and a role model for science- and math-minded girls and boys. With a wealth of witty quotes, and richly detailed illustrations, this book brings Hopper's incredible accomplishments to life.
Laurie Wallmark
About the author

Laurie Wallmark

Laurie Wallmark is a biochemist and software engineer and is passionate about getting the word out to young people about successful women in science.Katy Wu is currently a Doodler at Google and holds a BFA in Illustration and Entertainment Arts.

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