Title:
Who is Bill Gates? / by Patricia Brennan Demuth ; illustrated by Ted Hammond.
Author:
Demuth, Patricia.
Hammond, Ted, illustrator.
Publication Information:
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, An Imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., [2013]
Call Number:
HD9696.2.U62 G3745 2013
Abstract:
"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.
Electronic Access:
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ISBN:
9780448463322
9780448465852
Series:
Who is --?
Who is-- ?
Physical Description:
105 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Contents:
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.
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Reading Level:
Age 8-12.
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