Bill Gates: Microsoft Founder and Philanthropist
Learn who Bill Gates is, how Microsoft got its start, where it's heading, and much more. Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, timeline, index, and glossary also…
Newsmakers Set 1
Every day, people are making headlines for their extraordinary actions. Each book in the Newsmakers series tells the story of an incredible individual who has changed the course of history in some significant way. Learn all about the people who have made an impact on the world through their efforts in social justice, technology, politics, and more.
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Jeff Bezos: Founder of Amazon.com
Learn who Jeff Bezos is, how he started Amazon, and even how he came up with company's name. Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, timeline, index, and glossary also…
Mark Zuckerberg: Creator of Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg's story is an interesting one: who knew that a quiet, code-writing nerd would be the creator of what we call social media, the Chairman and CEO of Facebook Inc., and the…
Nelson Mandela: South African President and Civil Rights Activist
Learn who Nelson Mandela was and how he made a difference in the lives of the people of South Africa and around the world. Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts,…
Pope Francis: Catholic Spiritual Leader
Recognize the name Jorge Mario Bergoglio? He loves soccer and dancing the tango. He is also the pope of the largest religion in the world. He is Pope Francis. Learn about the pope's past, why
Steve Jobs: Visionary Founder of Apple
Steve Jobs revolutionized the personal computer and buying and downloading music. Learn more about Jobs, Macintosh, and Apple with this title. Primary sources with accompanying questions,…
Vladimir Putin: Russian Leader
Vladimir Putin is making all sorts of headlines right now--unfortunately it seems to be mostly bad press. Learn about Putin's early life, how he became one of Russia's strongest presidents,…