Profiles Prince William of England, whose life blends privilege, official duties and traditions with a modern upbringing, youthful horseplay, and private tragedy.
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Reviewed with Adam Woog's Bill Gates.
Gr. 4-7. Concise and well illustrated, these titles in the Famous People series balance an overview of their subjects' lives with details of particular interest to kids. Woog's book follows Gates from precocious childhood and first business endeavors in high school to Microsoft's twenty-first-century anti-trust lawsuits. Readers will enjoy the personal anecdotes, such as mention of Gates' lackadaisical approach to showering during his early years. Color photos include an aerial shot of Gates' lavish home, as well as excellent images of him as a smug, gangly adolescent. In Prince William, Wyborny embellishes the time line of the prince's life with unusual details about what it's like to grow up under immense public pressure (William was fitted with an electronic homing device, for example). She handles the famous divorce and Diana's death briefly and tactfully, keeping the focus on how the events affected William and his brother. The many color photos of the prince will please young fans. Both titles close with notes and suggestions for further reading. There's plenty of depth to support short reports, and the nice-looking formats will also attract browsers. Gillian Engberg
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Sheila Wyborny is a retired teacher currently living in Houston, Texas. She began writing professionally shortly after retirement and has covered a broad range of topics including medical conditions, paracites, ancient civilizations, scientific discoveries, and contemporary as well as historical biographies. She views each new project as a learning experience.
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