Grace Hopper used her curiosity and new ideas to revolutionize computer science in the very early days of computers. It took math, perseverance, daring, and even doodling!
Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code
Discuss the Book
Endless Curiosity
Pages 1–10
- Important Moment: Grace takes seven clocks apart to figure out what makes them tick.
- Ask and Share: What’s something you’d be interested to look inside of to figure out how it works? Why are you curious about this object?
Lasting Lessons
Pages 11–20
- Important Moment: Grace thinks of fun ways to help her classmates learn.
- Ask and Share: What are some ways you help or share your kindness with friends and classmates?
Solving Problems
Pages 21–29
- Important Moment: Only a few people have ever programmed before, so Grace has to teach herself how to do it.
- Ask and Share: Can you think of a skill you’ve taught yourself or one that you’ve worked hard on to become better at?
A Unique Thinker
Pages 30–39
- Important Moment: Illustrations show important parts of Grace’s journey: clocks, a Navy cap, the airplane that inspired her, her coding, and the doodling that helps her think creatively.
- Ask and Share: Look closely at pages 38 and 39. Can you figure out which important parts of Grace’s life story are represented in the illustrations? What objects can show important parts of your life?