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1) Steve Jobs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 40
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This is the exclusive biography of Steve Jobs. Based on more than forty interviews with Jobs conducted over two years--as well as interviews with more than a hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues, the author has written a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries: personal computers,...
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"This book takes a look at the life of Apple Co-Founder and personal computer pioneer, Steve Jobs. The book is complete with photographs from Jobs' early life, simple text, and a timeline. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO." --Amazon.com
3) Steve Jobs
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A biopic of Steve Jobs that takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution in order to paint a portrait of the man at its epicenter. The story unfolds backstage at three iconic product launches, ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac.
Pub. Date
2016
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A critical examination of Steve Jobs, revered both as an iconoclastic genius and denounced as a barbed-tongued tyrant. Interviews with a handful of those closest to him unravel the larger than life myth he deliberately crafted, and examine the endurance of his values which continue to shape the culture of Silicon Valley to this day.
"...'Steve Jobs' is at its best in providing a brisk summation of the man's life."--Los Angeles Times
"Gibney's build...
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Meet the women who aren't asking permission from Silicon Valley to chase their dreams. They are going for it -- building cutting-edge tech startups, investing in each other's ventures, crushing male hacker stereotypes, and rallying the next generation of women in tech. . . . Amid the rising chorus of women speaking out against sexiem in technology, media, entertainment, and politics, Geek Girls Rising's message of female solidarity and empowerment...
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Grace Hopper was a pioneer in computer programming, a woman whose scientific research led to computer-language tools and technology still in use today. Her story is filled with trial and error, and readers can follow the journey step by step.
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Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 9
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Traces the inspiring life and career of the late founder of Apple, covering topics ranging from his struggles as an adopted child and a college dropout to his Buddhist faith and friendship with Steve Wozniak, in a portrait framed around his inspirational Stanford University commencement speech.
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Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"Women have made some of the most important scientific discoveries of all time. In this title, readers learn about mathematician and computer programmer Grace Hopper from her early career programming Mark I and UNIVAC, to the development of the FLOW-MATIC and COBOL. A timeline, sidebars, fun facts, glossary, and index supplement the text." -- Back cover.
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[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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This is a children's book biography of Grace Hopper, who played a prominent role in the early days of computers.--
Reveals how a woman with a passion for math and science revolutionized computer coding, defying conventions and difficult challenges along the way.
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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This volume is an exciting exploration into the life of American computer pioneer Steve Jobs, cofounder of Apple, Inc., and one of the leaders of the personal computer revolution. This book covers Jobs early life as well as his work as CEO of Apple, including his amazing computer inventions. Compelling text is paired with color photographs to give readers a dynamic reading experience. Readers will also enjoy additional information in the form of sidebars...
14) Steve Jobs
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Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Traces the life of computer industry pioneer Steve Jobs, a founder of Apple Computer, Inc.
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[2015]
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"Based on the hugely popular cover story about Steve Jobs in Fast Company in May 2012, this is the behind the scenes account of how Steve Jobs arguably became the most famous and visionary CEO in history. Award-winning journalist Brent Schlender and veteran editor Rick Tetzeli have interviewed friends, industry insiders, and the people who knew Jobs best throughout his evolution as a CEO and leader. In addition Schlender, who knew Jobs personally...
17) Robot revolution
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Pub. Date
[2013]
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Can you imagine a robotic pilot flying a spaceship to Mars with no guidance from human beings? Science fiction, right? The answer is no. Technology like this is actually being developed right now by some of the smartest engineers on the planet.
18) Steven Jobs
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Pub. Date
1993
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A biography of the inquisitive young computer genius who was one of the founders of Apple Computer company.
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