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Who Is Bill Gates? by Patricia Brennan Demuth
Category: Education | Series: Who Was...? (Paperback)
Bill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this "Who Was...? "biography, children will learn of Gates' childhood passion for computer technology, which led him to revolutionize personal computers. Through the success of his ...Show more
Who Is J.K. Rowling? by Pam Pollack
Category: Education | Series: Who Was...? (Paperback)
Everyone loves Harry Potter. Now kids can learn about Harry's creator! In 1995, on a four-hour-delayed train from Manchester to London, J. K. Rowling conceived of the idea of a boy wizard named Harry Potter. Upon arriving in London, she began immediately writing the first book in the saga. Rowling's tru ...Show more
Who Was Dr. Seuss? by Janet Pascal
Category: Education | Series: Who Was...? (Paperback)
Ted Geisel loved to doodle from the time he was a kid. He had an offbeat, fun-loving personality. He often threw dinner parties where guests wore outrageous hats! And he donned quirky hats when thinking up ideas for books-?like his classic The Cat in the Hat. This biography, with black-and-white illustr ...Show more
Who Was Roald Dahl? by True Kelley
Category: Education | Series: Who Was...? (Paperback)
Just in time for Roahl Dahl Month! Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children's book authors ever. Now in this "Who Was . . . ?" biography, children will learn of his real-life adventures. A flying ace for the British Air Force, he was married to an Academy Award-winning actress. He also wrote books ...Show more
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