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Bill Gates (Ferguson Career Biographies) [Library Binding]

Lucia Raatma (Author), Ferguson (Author)
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Gr 5-9-This adequate biography covers Gates's life from his birth to his first interest in computers and on through his company's domination of the field of technology. Raatma is somewhat overeager to extol her subject's accomplishments, but the book should provide the basics for reports. The text covers Gates's early home life, ambitions and goals, achievements, personal life, and current activities. The last chapter deals with the Microsoft antitrust case, but ends on a very positive note, in keeping with the tone of the rest of the book. Some nice touches are the black-and-white photos and sections on "How to Become a Computer Programmer" and "How to Become an Entrepreneur." A serviceable addition where needed.-Carol Fazioli, formerly at The Brearley School, New York City

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.


Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  • Library Binding: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Ferguson Publishing Company (January 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0894343351
  • ISBN-13: 978-0894343353
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,635,964 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Lucia Raatma (1963-) was born as Lucia Tarbox in Georgetown, South Carolina, and grew up on the grounds of Brookgreen Gardens, an outdoor sculpture garden and wildlife park. She earned a B.A. in English from the University of South Carolina in 1985 and then went on to earn an M.A. in cinema studies from New York University in 1989. She was a copy editor for G. P. Putnam's Sons and later served as managing editor. After working freelance for a few years while she and her husband, Andy, started a family, Lucia was a copy editor at Reader's Digest magazine. Currently, she lives in the Tampa Bay area with Andy and their two children, Lizzie and Alex. She does freelance copy editing and writes a variety of books for the children's educational market.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars quick read; very interesting and informative, January 20, 2011
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My 6th grade son read this for a book report. He was enthralled and engaged by Bill Gates' determination and accomplishments.
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