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Steve Jobs and Apple

2016
Profiles Steve Jobs, the cofounder of Apple Computer, who helped create devices and operating platforms that have changed technology forever.

Reed Hastings and Netflix

2016
Profiles Reed Hastings, the founder of Netflix, a pioneer in the development of streaming entertainment.

Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook

2016
Profiles Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of the social networking site Facebook.

Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and Google

2016
Profiles Larry Page and Sergey Brin, who revolutionized Internet searching when they developed Google.

Thomas Alva Edison

inventor and entrepreneur
2015
"Most readers will recognize the name, but their information might be limited to Thomas Alva Edison's most famous inventions, including the light bulb, phonograph, and motion picture camera. This brief introductory biography introduces young readers to Edison's extraordinary life and brilliant mind. Beginning with his younger years, this book guides readers through his school and work experiences, highlighting his inspirations and other talents, such as salesmanship. An overview of his many later inventions make clear why he was called the 'Wizard of Menlo Park' and has such a prominent place in history."--Publisher description.

Elon Musk

2016
Contains quotes from PayPal founder and Tesla Motors and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.

Milton Hershey

Presents a brief biography of Milton Hershey, inventor of Hershey's chocolate.

Elon Musk

Tesla, SpaceX, and the quest for a fantastic future
2015
A biography of businessman Elon Musk, discussing his childhood in South Africa, his immigration to the United States in 1992, and his involvement with PayPal, Tesla Motors, and SpaceX.

A work in progress

a memoir
2015
In this intimate memoir of life beyond the camera, Connor Franta shares the lessons he has learned on his journey from small-town boy to Internet sensation--so far. Connor offers a look at his Midwestern upbringing as one of four children in the home and one of five in the classroom; his struggles with identity, body image, and sexuality in his teen years; and his decision to finally pursue his creative and artistic passions in his early twenties, setting up his thrilling career as a YouTube personality, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and tastemaker. Exploring his past with insight and humor, his present with humility, and his future with hope, Connor reveals his private struggles while providing heartfelt words of wisdom for young adults. His words will resonate with anyone coming of age in the digital era, but at the core is a timeless message for people of all ages: don't be afraid to be yourself and to go after what you truly want.--From publisher description.

Steve Jobs

visionary founder of Apple
Presents a biography of Steve Jobs, covering his early years, the founding of Apple Computer, Inc., and the development of popular Apple products. Includes a timeline, a glossary, critical thinking questions, and a list of additional resources.

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