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Garrett Morgan

Presents a biography of African American inventor Garrett Morgan, covering his childhood, his adult years, and some of his most well-known inventions. Includes a glossary, a list of additional resources, and critical thinking questions using the Common Core.

What are producers and consumers?

2017
Discusses the economic concepts of producers and consumers, describing goods and services, buying and selling, spending, paying for goods and services, workers, and more.

Trump

the art of the deal
2015

The Trumps

three generations that built an empire
2000

Milton Hershey's sweet idea

a chocolate kingdom
2016
Discusses the invention of the Hershey bar and the man behind it, including the idea, the obstacles, and the eventual success.

Becoming Steve Jobs

the evolution of a reckless upstart into a visionary leader

Without their permission

how the 21st century will be made, not managed
The co-founder of the popular website Reddit describes how he harnessed the power of the Internet while still in college to become a successful, young entrepreneur and explains what is necessary to achieve success on the Internet.

Who is Jeff Kinney?

2015
Biography of Microsoft Corp. founder Bill Gates, a pioneer of the personal computer revolution, who has become one of the world's wealthiest men and a noted philanthropist.

Garrett Morgan

Presents a biography of African American inventor Garrett Morgan, covering his childhood, his adult years, and some of his most well-known inventions. Includes a glossary, a list of additional resources, and critical thinking questions using the Common Core.

SpaceX and Tesla Motors engineer Elon Musk

Provides a biography of SpaceX founder and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk. Discusses his childhood in South Africa, his education in Canada and the United States, and his passion for technology. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

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