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Join the dinos for a bash before bedtime! Much like us, dinosaurs
love to have fun. Dinosaurs from all around gather together to play
instruments, dance, and sing before bedtime. But soon the dinosaurs
grow tired and need their rest. This is a book that's sure to have
kids following the dinos' lead as they get ready to go to sleep.
Meet Grace Hopper: the woman who revolutionised computer coding,
coined the term 'computer bug' and taught computers to 'speak
English. An ace inventor and groundbreaker, Grace Hopper
transformed the world of computer science. This book tells the
inspirational story of this 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."
Ada Lovelace, the daughter of the famous romantic poet, Lord Byron,
develops her creativity through science and math. When she meets
Charles Babbage, the inventor of the first mechanical computer, Ada
understands the machine better than anyone else and writes the
world's first computer program in order to demonstrate its
capabilities.
"Revelatory to young audiences in more ways than one." --Kirkus
"Many STEM-for-girls biographies fan excitement over women's
achievements, but this title actually brings the central scientific
concept within middle-grade reach." --The Bulletin of the Center
for Children's Books Selected for the New York Public Library Best
of 2019 List! Movie star by day, ace inventor at night: learn about
the hidden life of actress Hedy Lamarr! To her adoring public, Hedy
Lamarr was a glamorous movie star, widely considered the most
beautiful woman in the world. But in private, she was something
more: a brilliant inventor. And for many years only her closest
friends knew her secret. Now Laurie Wallmark and Katy Wu, who
collaborated on Sterling's critically acclaimed picture-book
biography Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code, tell the inspiring
story of how, during World War Two, Lamarr developed a
groundbreaking communications system that still remains essential
to the security of today's technology. Selected for the 2020
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 list, compiled by
the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the Children's
Book Council (CBC).
Decode the story of Elizebeth Friedman, the cryptologist who took
down gangsters and Nazi spies In this picture book biography, young
readers will learn all about Elizebeth Friedman (1892-1980), a
brilliant American code breaker who smashed Nazi spy rings, took
down gangsters, and created the CIA's first cryptology unit. Her
story came to light when her secret papers were finally
declassified in 2015. From thwarting notorious rumrunners with only
paper and pencil to "counter-spying into the minds and activities
of" Nazis, Elizebeth held a pivotal role in the early days of US
cryptology. No code was too challenging for her to crack, and
Elizebeth's work undoubtedly saved thousands of lives. Extensive
back matter includes explanations of codes and ciphers, further
information on cryptology, a bibliography, a timeline of
Elizebeth's life, plus secret messages for young readers to decode.
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