Title:
Grace Hopper : computer scientist / by Jill C. Wheeler ; content consultant, Dr. C. Dianne Martin.
ISBN:
9781680788297
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Publication Information:
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, [2018]
Physical Description:
1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (some color).
General Note:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
There's got to be a better way -- Welcome, Grace -- College student -- Back to Vassar -- In the navy -- Against the clock, around the clock -- Enter COBOL -- At the Pentagon -- Rear Admiral Hopper.
Summary:
Offers a biography of Grace Murray Hopper, the computer scientist who coined the term "computer bug" and invented the programming language that taught computers how to recognize English words, which is the basis for all modern computer software. Includes black-and-white photographs, a timeline, essential facts, a glossary, additional resources, and source notes.
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Electronic Access:
Mackin Educational Resources Click here to open
Interest grade level:
7-12.
Audience:
1100 Lexile.
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Availability:
~0
