Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Bill GatesComputer Mogul and PhilanthropistSeries: People to Know TodayBy Michael A. Schuman DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews Bill Gates, co-founder and chairman of Microsoft, is perhaps the most famous name in the PC (personal computer) revolution. This has helped make Gates one of the wealthiest men in the world, having been ranked the richest person on earth for the last thirteen consecutive years according to FORBES magazine. Gates has used this vast wealth to pursue a number of philanthropic endeavors, donating large amounts of money to various charitable organizations and scientific research programs through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.Publication Date: 07/01/2007Copyright: 2008Pages: 112Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color photographs and illustrationsGrade Level: 6–upAge Level: 11–upLC Number: 2006038482ATOS Reading Level: 7.5ATOS Points: 3.0Quiz #: 115433AR Interest Level: MGDewey: 338.7FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Ed.978-0-7660-2693-3$34.27$25.70 "This is an excellent history not only of Bill Gates, but also of the personal computer industry."The Lorgnette, December 2007"Schuman's volume stands out a bit from the others by being both the most readable and the one with the strongest coverage of the Gateses' public leadership role."School Library Journal, March 2008"The book also provides an excellent and concise history of the development of the computer."Children's Literature Loading… Other books in People to Know Today 123 Loading… Other books from the authors 1234 Loading… Library Ed.: 978-0-7660-2693-3 List Price: $34.27 Discount Price: $25.70 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble