Grace Hopper
Discover the trailblazing journey of a woman who taught computers to 'speak English' and broke all the rules.
Book Series · 8 Books
In order from Grace Hopper to The Boy Who Thought Outside the Box.
Discover the trailblazing journey of a woman who taught computers to 'speak English' and broke all the rules.
8 books · Published 2017–2020
Discover the trailblazing journey of a woman who taught computers to 'speak English' and broke all the rules.
A young girl becomes a voice for equality, inspiring a movement.
Discover the poetic journey of a trailblazing voice in urban America.
Discover the secret life of a movie star turned wartime inventor.
A girl defies threats to pursue her passion for sports.
A girl defies societal norms to become a pioneering physicist, battling prejudice along the way.
A visionary doctor defies odds to restore sight and make medical history.
Discover the origins of video games with the inventor who transformed TVs into gaming consoles.
There are 8 books in the People Who Shaped Our World series. It began with Grace Hopper in 2017, and the newest book, The Boy Who Thought Outside the Box, was published in 2020.
The series is best for ages 4–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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