Status
Available
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Publication
Penguin Workshop (2012), 112 pages
Description
Examines the life and accomplishments of computer industry pioneer Steve Jobs, a founder of Apple Computer, Inc.
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LibraryThing member R_Sullivan
The book on Steve Jobs is a very comprehensive account of his life. Although the sentences read choppy to me, I do believe that it is written in a manner that is easily digestible for children. One thing that I really liked was the focus on the perseverance of Steve Jobs. Despite many things
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working against him, he continued to work hard and saw success from that. However, Pollick constantly pointed out Steve’s great manipulation powers. To me, the praise showered upon Jobs for manipulating people to get what he wants may not be the best thing in the world. I believe this can be distorted by children into thinking that they should be using people as a means to an end, which is not the way I would desire my students to act. Show Less
LibraryThing member NMiller22
This biography of Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, discusses his childhood, family, business sense, and more.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
112 p.; 5.38 inches
ISBN
0448462117 / 9780448462110
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Lexile
660L