Women in Science and Technology Grace Hopper

Fields, Terri

ISBN 10: 1731614306 / ISBN 13: 9781731614308

Published by Discovery Library, 2019

About this Item

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.

Seller Inventory # BSM.155AE

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Women in Science and Technology Grace Hopper
• Publisher: Discovery Library
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1731614306
• ISBN 13: 9781731614308
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Bia, Elena
• Condition: good

About this title

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

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 any 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.