Who Is Bill Gates? (Who Was?)
Why we picked it
This fast-paced biography shows how a computer-obsessed kid turned big ideas, relentless curiosity, and coding talent into one of the most transformative technology companies in history.
Our review
This fast-paced biography shows how curiosity and big ideas can change the world. Patricia Brennan Demuth introduces readers to Bill Gates’ journey from a computer-loving kid to the visionary who built Microsoft and redefined modern technology. It’s an inspiring story about innovation, persistence, and using success to make a difference.
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<p>Bill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this <em>Who Was...? </em>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!</p>
Resource details
- Resource type
- Book
- Age ranges
- Elementary
- Careers
- Software Developer
- Author
- Patricia Brennan Demuth
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