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Mathmetician and Computer Scientist: Grace Hopper
Mathmetician and Computer Scientist: Grace Hopper
Reviewed by: Kathy George - Gray Publlic Library, Gray, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: March 20, 2018
Review
Grace Hopper was one of those children that wanted to know how things worked. From a young age, she took things apart- especially alarm clocks! Luckily her parents recognized her curiosity,encouraged it and allowed her to follow a study of science and math. She ultimately became the one who taught computers to"speak English. she was the one who coined the phrase"computer bug." Ms. Pellestri introduces the reader to Grace. this volume gives the basics of Grace Hopper and the important place she holds in the field of computer science and the role women played in this field. The book is complimented with photos, time line, glossary and further information. Pair this with Lauri Wallmark's GraceHopper: Queen of Computer Code.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Pellestri, Andrea
Illustrator: ,
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Lerner
Book Type: chapter book nonfiction
Genre: biography / autobiography
Audience: grades k-3,grades 4-6
Binding Type: library binding
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9781512407853
Price: 8.99