{"product_id":"grace-hopper-queen-of-computer-code-hardcover","title":"Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLaurie Wallmark\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKaty Wu\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"If you've got a good idea, and you know it's going to work, go ahead and do it.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe inspiring story of Grace Hopper--the boundary-breaking woman who revolutionized computer science--is told told in an engaging picture book biography.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Who was Grace Hopper? \u003cbr\u003e A\u003ci\u003e software tester, workplace jester, cherished mentor, ace inventor, avid reader, naval leader--\u003c\/i\u003eAND \u003ci\u003erule breaker, chance taker, and troublemaker. \u003c\/i\u003eAcclaimed picture book author Laurie Wallmark (\u003ci\u003eAda Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine\u003c\/i\u003e) 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 \u003cb\u003ewealth of witty quotes\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003erichly detailed illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e, this book brings Hopper's \u003cb\u003eincredible accomplishments\u003c\/b\u003e to life.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaurie Wallmark is passionate about getting the word out to young people about successful women in science. She has degrees in Biochemistry from Princeton University, Information Systems from Goddard College, and Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Her debut book was a picture book biography of Ada Byron Lovelace, the world's first computer programmer. \u003ci\u003eAda Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine\u003c\/i\u003e (Creston Books) received four starred reviews (\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePublishers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e), praise in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and numerous awards. Laurie lives in NJ. Follow her on Facebook: @lauriewallmark. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With a BFA in Illustration and Entertainment Arts from Pasadena Art Center College of Design in 2007, Katy Wu has worked for Google, Laika, Pixar, CinderBiter, and Simon \u0026amp; Schuster. \u003ci\u003eGrace Hopper \u003c\/i\u003eis her first picture book; her second, \u003ci\u003eDumpling Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Carrie Clickard (Simon and Schuster), is scheduled for fall 2017. Having worked on such projects as the feature film \u003ci\u003eCoraline\u003c\/i\u003e, and various shorts (\u003ci\u003eLa Luna\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCar Toons\u003c\/i\u003e) as well as CG, 2D, stop motion, online games, and content for social media platforms, Katy is an incredible talent. She lives and freelances in New York City. Follow her online at katycwwu.tumblr.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.9 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 16, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772230959392,"sku":"9781454920007","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bd5e9640e7729d106145776ffe4e5265.webp?v=1780401643","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/grace-hopper-queen-of-computer-code-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}