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Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Women have made some of the most important scientific discoveries of all time. In this title, readers learn about mathematician and computer programmer Grace Hopper from her early career programming Mark I and UNIVAC, to the development of the FLOW-MATIC and COBOL. A timeline, sidebars, fun facts, glossary, and index supplement the text." -- Back cover.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This is a children's book biography of Grace Hopper, who played a prominent role in the early days of computers.--
Reveals how a woman with a passion for math and science revolutionized computer coding, defying conventions and difficult challenges along the way.
Author
Series
Landmark books volume 39
Pub. Date
c1953
Description
A biography of John Paul Jones, stressing his naval career and activities during the revolutionary war.
Author
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines the life and military career of naval hero David Farragut, discussing his early life and influences in the American South, his decision to fight for the Union during the Civil War, and the achievements that led the U.S. Navy to create the rank of full admiral in his honor.
Author
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Illustrated by period artwork and photographs of historical artifacts, a biography of John Paul Jones describes how the Scots immigrant served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolution and led his men to victory over the world's greatest sea power.
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