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You may know that Bill Gates is the richest man in the United States, perhaps in the entire world, but did you know that he enjoys fast - food cheeseburgers, roller-skating, and skiing and that he has a passion for reading? He is also a college dropout-one of the more surprising details from the life of this accomplished entrepreneur. Bill was a young computer prodigy whose talent with codes and language got him programming jobs while he was still in high school. After dropping out of Harvard, he formed the Microsoft Corporation with longtime friend Paul Allen. Together they shaped Microsoft into a multi-billion-dollar business and a household name. Along the way, Gates has remained passionate about his work, his friends and his family. Discover the story behind the man whose name has become synonymous with success.KLIATTBill Gates is one of the most famous people of the 20th century, and depending on the stock market, he's one of the richest men in the world. When he dropped out of Harvard, he was already a computer prodigy and destined to become an accomplished entrepreneur. Along with Paul Allen he formed Microsoft Corporation and the rest is history. The company appears in the daily news if not for its new software or ingenious ideas then because of its legal problems with the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice. This biography is just enough to acquaint young readers with Gates. It is well organized and easy to read. Pictures include one of his home, which features a dining room that seats 120 people and a library (Bill's favorite room). There is also a glossary that completes this essential addition to any YA library. (A & E Biography) KLIATT Codes: JS—Recommended for junior and senior high school students. 2000, Lerner, 112p, illus, 21cm, 99-34009, $7.95. Ages 13 to 18. Reviewer: Sherri Forgash Ginsberg; Duke School for Children, Chapel Hill, NC, July 2000 (Vol. 34 No. 4)
Introduction 7Growing Up 11Spreading His Wings 27Betting on Windows 41Riding the Wave 57Getting a Life 67Having It All 83Looking Forward 95Sources 104Glossary 106Selected Bibliography 108Index 109
