A full-color picture book biography about Dorothy Vaughan, one of
NASA's first African American managers and one of the
groundbreakers on the front line of electronic computing-includes
hands-on STEM activities for an introduction to coding. Dorothy
Vaughan loved things that made sense-especially numbers! In
Computer Decoder: Dorothy Vaughan, Computer Scientist,
elementary-aged children follow Dorothy's journey from math teacher
to human computer and beyond, a journey made difficult because she
was an African American woman working during a time of segregation.
Dorothy worked incredibly hard to meet the challenges that greeted
her at every turn and rose to the level of supervisor, the first
black supervisor in the history of her company! But another
challenge awaited when a mechanical computer threatened to replace
the teams of human computers. How will Dorothy figure out this
problem? * In the Picture Book Biography series, children encounter
real-life characters who are thrilled to learn and experiment,
eager to make a difference, and excited about collaborating with
team members. * Age-appropriate vocabulary, detailed illustrations,
a timeline, simple STEM projects, such as coding a name on a
bracelet, and a glossary all support foundational learning for kids
ages 5 to 8. * Perfect for beginner readers or as a read aloud
nonfiction picture book About Picture Book Biography books and
Nomad Press Computer Decoder is part of a set of four books in the
Picture Book Biography series that introduces pioneers of science
to young children and makes career connections in different STEM
fields. The other titles in this series include Fossil Huntress:
Mary Leakey, Paleontologist; Human Computer: Mary Jackson,
Engineer; and Space Adventurer: Bonnie Dunbar, Astronaut. Nomad
Press books in the Picture Book Biography series bring real-world
figures to life through fun, engaging narratives paired with
dynamic, brightly colored illustrations and quick activities that
reinforce foundational learning. Elementary-aged children are
encouraged to expand their perceptions of the roles of scientist,
artist, explorer, and innovator by meeting women, people of color,
and other minorities in the profession. Nomad's unique approach
simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing
them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers. All
books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align
with Common Core State Standards and National Curriculum Standards
for Social Studies. All titles are available in paperback,
hardcover, and ebook formats.
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