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Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the early life of William Wrigley, the businessman whose use of premiums in marketing made him a leader in the chewing gum business, explains how he built his company, and discusses his later life and ownership of the Chicago Cubs.
5) Jeff Bezos
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Jeff Bezos. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the early lives of Dr. John Kellogg and his brother W.K., the men behind the Kellogg cereals, explains how they split up because of different views on health and on business, and discusses their later life.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Bill Gates is one of the biggest names in computer history, as a pioneering founder of Microsoft and a groundbreaking computer programmer. Readers will learn about Gates early life and his work leading the personal computer revolution. Through engaging and accessible text, readers will come to understand the impact Gates has had on computer development, and how his work continues to affect us today. A timeline presents a visual representation of Gates...
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Relates the history of the Mars, Inc., a candy business started in the 1920s by Frank C. Mars, who was later joined by his son, Forrest, who expanded the operation to other countries and products before finally becoming the sole owner of Mars following the deaths of his parents.
16) Bill Gates
Author
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Presents a brief biography of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, providing information on his early life, his education, his love of computers, and how he started Microsoft.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of blue jeans, Levi Strauss. Follow Strauss's story from his early years as a dry goods merchant to his invention with Jacob Davis of the denim jeans. Fun facts, a helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement the historical and color photos showcased in this inspiring biography. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.