Grace Hopper (Women in Science and Technology) - Softcover

Fields, Jan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1731612257 ISBN 13: 9781731612250

Publisher: Discovery Library, 2019

Synopsis

Women in Science and Technology: Grace Hopper gives readers in grades 1-3 a brief biography of one of the world's first computer programmers. Her work and ideas helped pave the way for modern computers. Grace believed there was always more than one way to solve any problem, and she used that belief in her lifelong work to bring computers to everyone. Grace asked the questions and helped solve the problems that transformed computers from giant machines that filled rooms to objects you can hold in your hand.

The biographies in this collection introduce students to influential women in science and technology, from astronauts to medical doctors. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, a time line, and an extention activity

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Grace Hopper was one of the world's first computer programmers. Her work and ideas helped pave the way for modern computers. Grace believed there was always more than one way to solve a problem. She used that belief in her lifelong work to bring computers to everyone. Grace asked the questions and helped solve the problems that transformed computers from giant machines that filled rooms to objects you can hold in your hand.

About this edition

• Publisher: Discovery Library
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1731612257
• ISBN 13: 9781731612250
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Bia Elena