William Gates

School Library Journal

Gr 4-7-- A well-written introduction to the life of one of America's new pioneers. It contains many interesting anecdotes about its subject's life, his business philosophy, work ethic, and unswerving commitment to maintaining a competitive edge in the computer software industry. Zickgraf paints an informative picture of the events leading up to the establishment and success of the Microsoft Corporation, cleverly using key words that are highlighted in the text and referred to in the glossary. With black-and-white photographs, this book will hold the attention of young computer enthusiasts who have dreams of their own in the field of high technology. --Stephen W. Zsiray, Jr., Cache County School District, North Logan, UT grades 3-6