Little People Big Dreams: Alan Turing
Alan Turing was a mathematical genius with a talent for cracking codes, which was pivotal in contributing to the end of World War II and the Nazi regime. This visually engaging biography highlights Turing’s remarkable accomplishments and contributions to the development and progress of computer science while gently broaching the challenges and persecution he faced in his personal life for being gay. An easy-to-read and aesthetic book, it is suitable for a K–5 audience and lends itself to various activities in the classroom. It is appropriate as a read-aloud or for research purposes, inspiring language arts activities, ADST design projects, coding challenges, and critical thinking discussions about Alan Turing’s mistreatment.
Collections:
Novel
Subject:
Applied Design, Skills & Technology
Grades:
- K-5
Evaluation Date:
Social Considerations