Bill Gates (A & E Biography (Lerner Paperback))
Grade 4-7-A short, easy-to-read biography of one of the world's richest men. The begin- ning chapter outlines Gates's childhood, and includes interesting anecdotes about early signs of competition and genius, while some people thought he was an underachiever. The book focuses on his many professional accomplishments as well as the issues and controversies that he faced throughout his career. Although he emerges as an influential person, Lesinski clearly explains the criticisms lobbed at Microsoft. She is objective about the controversies surrounding her subject, carefully presenting both sides. The book covers Gates's life up to January, 2000, and includes his philanthropic endeavors. Short enough to appeal to reluctant readers, it is dotted with black-and-white and full-color photos that add interest to the text. Aaron Boyd's Smart Money: The Story of Bill Gates (Morgan Reynolds, 1995) is less visually appealing and not as up to date.Sandra L. Doggett, Urbana High School, Ijamsville, MDCopyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.