businesspeople

A biography of the man whose vision of the computer industry changed the way people live and work, and who now plans to improve the world with the billions he has earned from Microsoft.

Introduces John Jacob Astor, who came to the United States in 1784, began work as a clerk for a fur trader, later went into business for himself, and died in 1848 as the richest man in America.

Profiles the life and achievements of Bill Gates; discussing his childhood, family, education, work with computers, creation of Microsoft, philanthropy, and more. Includes chronology, suggestions for further reading, and Internet resources.

Explores the history of Apple Computer, Inc., and describes the rise of the company's founder, Steve Jobs. Showcases some of the many devices Apple is responsible for creating and includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

A career profile of Donald Trump, discussing his childhood and early interest in business, his education, his rise to fame as a real estate entrepreneur, and his forays into television and other fields.

A brief biography of Bill Gates, best known for his development of Microsoft Windows.

Examines the life of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, following his career from teenage programmer to richest man in the world, and considering his influence on the advancement of technology into the future.

A biography of American industrialist Henry Ford, discussing his early interest in mechanics, his efforts to develop a gas powered engine, the Model T, his production innovations, unionization, and other topics.

Describes the lives and accomplishments of Bill Gates, along with his wife, Melinda, and the charity foundation they started together; and features headlines from news stories during their lifetimes.

Discusses the lives of Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, creators of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.