Screen LibraryWho is Bill Gates? /
"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 s...
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Grosset & Dunlap, An Imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.,
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| Publisher Address: | New York : |
| Publication Dates: | [2013] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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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!"-- |
| Carrier Form: | 105 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. |
| Audience: | Age 8-12. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 104) and index. |
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9780448463322 : 0448463326 9780448465852 044846585X |
| Index Number: | HD9696 |
| CLC: | K837.125.38-49 |
| Call Number: | K837.125.38-49/G259D |
| 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. |