Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code (Volume 1) (People Who Shaped Our World) (Libro en Inglés), de Wallmark, Laurie. Editorial Union Square Kids, tapa pasta dura, edición illustrated en inglés, 2017

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Nombre: Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code (Volume 1) (People Who Shaped Our World)
Marca: Union Square Kids

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"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, 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.

From School Library Journal

Gr 2–4—Grace Hopper (née Murray), a girl with a keen mind and a determined attitude, grows up to become the "queen of computer code." Wallmark shares incidents and stories from the scientist's remarkable life that illustrate "Grace being Grace," and with these anecdotes, the author paints an engaging portrait of a unique woman in this bright and informative biography. At age seven, Hopper dismantled several clocks in her house to find out what made them tick. Finishing high school two years early, she overcame difficulties with Latin before she was admitted to Vassar College. Convinced she could make a difference to the war effort, Hopper enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II and embarked on a lifelong military career writing computer programs. After finding a moth trapped inside a navy computer, she coined the phrase "computer bug." Colorful and crisp digital illustrations accompany the text. The vibrant palette and straightforward composition are eye-catching, and Hopper's curiosity, love of learning, and ambition shine through in her expressive features. Be sure to examine the endpapers, which offer supplemental information.

Review

*Wallmark's tone is admiring, even awestruck, describing Hopper's skill, inventiveness, and strength of character in straightforward, accessible language, introducing a neglected heroine to a new generation of readers. Wu's strong, bright digital illustrations perfectly complement the text while incorporating Hopper's own words in a variety of bold, eye-catching pull quotes scattered throughout the pages. Amazing Grace indeed. Kirkus (Starred review)

Well-chosen anecdotes and quotes offer a sense of [Grace's] personality... Wu's digital illustrations feature rich colors, strong structure, and unexpected but accurate details. An inviting picture-book biography. Booklist

[T]he author paints an engaging portrait of a unique woman in this bright and informative biography... The vibrant palette and straightforward composition are eye-catching, and Hopper's curiosity, love of learning, and ambition shine through in her expressive features... Inquisitive readers who, like Hopper, "want to understand how things work" will appreciate this biography of a woman who was ahead of her time. School Library Journal

... an upbeat biography... Newcomer Wu's digital illustrations are rendered in a vivid and appealing cartoon style that harmonizes with Wallmark's enthusiastic writing, which emphasizes how Hopper's accomplishments arose as much from her intuition as her number sense. Quotes from Hopper, scattered throughout the pages, give readers a sense of her spirited personality.

MÁS DETALLES:

Peso del paquete: 1 kg
Medidas: 1 cm x 22 cm x 28 cm
Modelo: 9781454920007
Encuadernado: Pasta dura
Editorial: Union Square Kids
Titulo del libro: Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code (Volume 1) (People Who Shaped Our World)
Autor: Wallmark, Laurie
Fecha de publicación: 2017-05-16
Idioma: Inglés
Edición: Illustrated
Editor: Union Square Kids
Número de páginas: 48
ISBN-13: 9781454920007
Edad mínima sugerida: 1
Genero musical: Infantil - Juvenil
Contenido del paquete: 1 libro
SKU: 9781454920007