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Award-winning author Laurie Wallmark writes picture book biographies of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) as well as fiction. Her books have earned multiple starred trade reviews, been chosen as Junior Library Guild Selections, and received awards such as Outstanding Science Trade Book, Best STEM Book, Crystal Kite Award, Cook Prize Honor, and Parents’ Choice Gold Medal. Her titles include ADA BYRON LOVELACE AND THE THINKING MACHINE, GRACE HOPPER: QUEEN OF COMPUTER CODE, HEDY LAMARR’S DOUBLE LIFE, NUMBERS IN MOTION, CODE BREAKER, SPY HUNTER, and DINO PAJAMA PARTY. Laurie has an MFA in Writing from VCFA and frequently presents at schools as well as national professional conferences (NSTA, NCTE, ALA, TLA, etc.). She i ...more

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There are four layers to deep point of view.

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	Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code by Laurie Wallmark (Goodreads Author), Katy Wu (Illustrator) 4.36 avg rating — 1,283 ratings — published 2017 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ada Byron Lovelace & the Thinking Machine by Laurie Wallmark (Goodreads Author), April Chu (Illustrator) 4.19 avg rating — 800 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hedy Lamarr's Double Life: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant Inventor (People Who Shaped Our World, #4) by Laurie Wallmark (Goodreads Author), Laurie Wallmark (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 605 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Code Breaker, Spy Hunter: How Elizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars 4.12 avg rating — 497 ratings — published 2021 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rivka's Presents by Laurie Wallmark (Goodreads Author), Adelina Lirius (Illustrator) 4.29 avg rating — 196 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Queen of Chess: How Judit Polgár Changed the Game by Laurie Wallmark (Goodreads Author), Stevie Lewis (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.17 avg rating — 157 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dino Pajama Party: A Bedtime Book by Laurie Wallmark (Goodreads Author), Michael Robertson (Illustrator) 3.74 avg rating — 142 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Numbers in Motion: Sophie Kowalevski, Queen of Mathematics by Laurie Wallmark (Goodreads Author), Yevgenia Nayberg (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.19 avg rating — 124 ratings — published 2020 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Journey to the Stars: Kalpana Chawla, Astronaut by Laurie Wallmark (Goodreads Author), Maitreyi Ghosh (Illustrator), Raakhee Mirchandani 4.35 avg rating — 63 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Her Eyes on the Stars: Maria Mitchell, Astronomer by Laurie Wallmark (Goodreads Author), Liz Wong (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 4.17 avg rating — 36 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Laurie Wallmark said: " Written in second person, the book invites children to imagine “when you live on an island.” Nonfiction sidebars about island life enhance the story. "

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Laurie Wallmark rated a book it was amazing Matzah Ball Chase by Rachelle Burk	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This delightful picture book, written in rhyme, invites the young reader to see the sights of Israel. The humorous story is sure to keep kids turning the page to see where the matzah ball goes next.
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Laurie Wallmark rated a book it was amazing Space Torah: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman's Cosmic Mitzvah by Rachelle Burk	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Kids interested in space travel and/or Jewish stories will love this biography of a Jewish astronaut who took a Torah into space. For all kids, itge books shows the diversity of people and experiences in space.
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Laurie Wallmark rated a book it was amazing Twinkle, Twinkle, Nighttime Sky (Skytime) by Elizabeth Everett	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Little kids will love learning about the nighttime sky from this book Written in rhyme, it’s a great introduction to the subject.
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Laurie Wallmark rated a book it was amazing The Reindeer Remainders: A Lesson in Working Together and Including Others by Katey Howes (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Yes, this is a math-themed book. It introduces children to the concepts of division and prime numbers. But it's also a story of compassion and inclusiveness. Highly recommended. ...more
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Laurie Wallmark rated a book it was amazing Thomas Jefferson's Battle for Science: Bias, Truth, and a Mighty Moose! by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book showcases a side of Thomas Jefferson that is lesser know--that of a scientist. It shows, through Jefferson's research, that science is a process, and the results are not always what one expects. This wonderful book will help encourage child ...more
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“People seem to think because I have a pretty face I'm stupid... I have to work twice as hard as anyone else to convince people I have something resembling a brain."

-The Double Life of Hedy Lamarr: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant Inventor”
― Laurie Wallmark

tags: hedy-lamarr, invention, picture-biography, science

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