{"product_id":"grace-hopper-9781454920007","title":"Grace Hopper","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book tells the inspirational story of Grace Hopper, an amazing woman with a passion for maths, an insatiable curiosity and the firm belief that it's easier to ask for forgiveness than... to get permission.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*“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.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “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.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “[T]he author paints an engaging portrait of a unique woman in this bright and informative biography. . . .\u003cb\u003eThe vibrant palette and straightforward composition are eye-catching, and Hopper’s curiosity, love of learning, and ambition shine through in her expressive features\u003c\/b\u003e. . . . \u003cb\u003eVERDICT Inquisitive readers who, like Hopper, ‘want to understand how things work’ will appreciate this upbeat biography of a woman who was ahead of her time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sound purchase for most collections\u003c\/b\u003e.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “. . . an upbeat biography . . . \u003cb\u003eNewcomer 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.\u003c\/b\u003e Quotes from Hopper, scattered throughout, further amplify the personality and drive of a trailblazing programmer.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Grace Hopper was mechanically, scientifically, and mathematically minded since childhood, as this biography playfully explains via several anecdotes. Then, while serving almost fifty years in the Navy, she broke barriers for women--and for computer science. A  biographical poem graces the front endpapers; the back endpapers mention Hopper's honors. Kid-appealing digital cartoons are reminiscent of Hopper's own propensity for doodling. Reading list, timeline. Bib.” —\u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e*“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.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “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.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “[T]he author paints an engaging portrait of a unique woman in this bright and informative biography. . . .\u003cb\u003eThe vibrant palette and straightforward composition are eye-catching, and Hopper’s curiosity, love of learning, and ambition shine through in her expressive features\u003c\/b\u003e. . . . \u003cb\u003eVERDICT Inquisitive readers who, like Hopper, ‘want to understand how things work’ will appreciate this upbeat biography of a woman who was ahead of her time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sound purchase for most collections\u003c\/b\u003e.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “. . . an upbeat biography . . . \u003cb\u003eNewcomer 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.\u003c\/b\u003e Quotes from Hopper, scattered throughout, further amplify the personality and drive of a trailblazing programmer.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Grace Hopper was mechanically, scientifically, and mathematically minded since childhood, as this biography playfully explains via several anecdotes. Then, while serving almost fifty years in the Navy, she broke barriers for women--and for computer science. A  biographical poem graces the front endpapers; the back endpapers mention Hopper's honors. Kid-appealing digital cartoons are reminiscent of Hopper's own propensity for doodling. Reading list, timeline. Bib.” —\u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Union Square \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48885712421207,"sku":"9781454920007","price":12.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781454920007.jpg?v=1722537428","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/grace-hopper-9781454920007","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}