Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code

This is a children's book biography of Grace Hopper, who played a prominent role in the early days of computers.
Reveals how a woman with a passion for math and science revolutionized computer coding, defying conventions and difficult challenges along the way.
An uplifting portrait of the boundary-breaking woman who revolutionized computer science traces how Grace Hopper defied conventions and met incredibly difficult challenges throughout her life, becoming a role model for science- and math-minded students.
“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 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.