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Grace Hopper : queen of computer code / written by Laurie Wallmark ; illustrated by Katy Wu.

Grace Hopper : queen of computer code / written by Laurie Wallmark ; illustrated by Katy Wu.
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TF1267250 CHC 004 HOP
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Record Number 19520
ISBN 9781454920007 (hardback)
Location CHC 004 HOP
Author Wallmark, Laurie (author.).
Title Grace Hopper : queen of computer code / written by Laurie Wallmark ; illustrated by Katy Wu.
Published New York : Sterling Children's Books, [2017]
©2017.
Collation 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.
Content types text
still image
Carrier type volume
General Note Collection code: Children's collection
Bibliography Note Includes bibliographical references.
Summary Note The inspiring story of Grace Hopper--the boundary-breaking woman who revolutionised computer science--is told 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, Hopper 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." - Publisher website.
"Meet Grace Hopper: the woman who revolutionized computer coding. An ace inventor, groundbreaker, and recipient of the Presidential medal of Freedom, she coined the term "computer bug" and developed the program that taught computers to recognize words and not just endless 0's and 1's. Grace Hopper tells the inspirational story of this brilliant woman who had a passion for science and math and the firm belief that new solutions to problems were not found by those who said "We've always done it this way." -- Book jacket.
Personal Name Hopper, Grace Murray
Subject Women computer engineers -- Juvenile fiction
Computer science -- United States -- History -- Juvenile fiction
Women computer engineers -- United States -- Biography -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile literature
Computer science -- United States -- History -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile literature
Added Name Wu, Katy,(illustrator).
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