Newsmakers

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.

Presents a biography of Nelson Mandela, covering his early years, his political career and time as president of South Africa, and his civil rights activism. Includes a timeline, a glossary, critical thinking questions, and a list of additional resources.

Presents a biography of Mark Zuckerberg, covering his early years, the founding of Facebook, and the ongoing development of Facebook as it became the largest social networking site in the world. Includes a timeline, a glossary, critical thinking questions, and a list of additional resources.

Presents a biography of Malala Yousafzai, covering her childhood in Pakistan, the challenges she faced trying to get an education as a girl living in a region controlled by the Taliban, her experience getting shot in the head for promoting education for girls, and her continuing activism on behalf of girls' right to education. Includes a timeline, a glossary, critical thinking questions, and a list of additional resources.

Presents a biography of Bill Gates, covering his childhood, the founding of Microsoft, and Gate's philanthropic works. Includes a timeline, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Chronicles the life and career of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Provides biographical profiles on people who are currently prominent in the news.