Bibliograph

Grace Hopper, computer pioneer, Xina M. Uhl and Christy Marx

Type

Label

Grace Hopper, computer pioneer, Xina M. Uhl and Christy Marx

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 7-12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Grace Hopper

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Xina M. Uhl and Christy Marx

Series statement

Super female scientists

Sub title

computer pioneer

Summary

Nicknames like the "Mother of Modern Naval Computing" and "Grandma COBOL" described the impact mathematical genius Grace Hopper had on the computer's development. In 1942, the first electronic computer filled an entire room. One simple calculation took hours to finish. As the first woman to program the United States' first computer, Hopper earned herself another nickname, "Amazing Grace." With fascinating details and period photographs, this fascinating biography covers the life and many achievements of a woman scientist without whom the development of modern computers would be impossible

Table Of Contents

Growing up in New York City -- Getting an education -- Overcoming obstacles -- The navy programmer -- A computer genius -- Spreading knowledge -- Taking initiative -- The making of a legend

Target audience

juvenile

Classification