Who is Bill Gates? / by Patricia Brennan Demuth ; illustrated by Ted Hammond.
"Bill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this Who Was...? biography, children will learn of Gates' childhood passion for computer technology, which led him to revolutionize personal computers. Through the success of his now-world-famous software company, Microsoft, Bill Gates became one of the wealthiest philanthropists in history. This fascinating story of a child technology genius is sure to captivate any audience!"--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780448463322
- ISBN: 0448463326
- ISBN: 9780448465852
- ISBN: 044846585X
- ISBN: 9780606300384
- Physical Description: 105 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., 2013.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 104).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Who is Bill Gates? -- Young thinker -- Lakeside whiz kid -- Learning a new language -- Opportunity knocks -- Microsoft is born! -- A big deal -- On the fast track -- Family life -- Facing challenges -- Sharing the wealth -- Life today.
- Target Audience Note:
- Age 8-12.720 Lexile.720L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.2 1.0 157485.Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.2 1 157485.
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- Biographies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | JUV BIO GAT (Text) | 37810460016842 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
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"Bill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this Who Was...? biography, children will learn of Gates' childhood passion for computer technology, which led him to revolutionize personal computers. Through the success of his now-world-famous software company, Microsoft, Bill Gates became one of the wealthiest philanthropists in history. This fascinating story of a child technology genius is sure to captivate any audience!"--Provided by publisher.
