Bøker av Laurie Wallmark

A fascinating picture book biography about the double life of Hedy Lamarr, who was both an extremely famous actress and also a serious inventor and scientist

Discover the extraordinary life of Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian American female astronaut.

Dinosaur Dance meets bedtime in this danceable picture book by award-winning author Laurie Wallmark.

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.

This book tells the inspirational story of Grace Hopper, an 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."