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Bill Gates
I would give this book a five-star rating. The title is Bill Gates and the author is Jeanne M. Lesinski. Bill Gates had a dream. His dream was to create his own computer. Bill does complete his goal. On different kinds of computers he created, he did them with other friends. Throughout the story, it tells about his life, his wife, and three kids. Read the book and find out about his life and the start of Microsoft.

An excellent read.
A & E produces a daily Biography show about famous people in all categories, this book is based on that series. Bill Gates is more than a story about the richest man in the world, is an accounting of where this fame and fortune came from and the vision of the future of the software giant.

While the book is only about 100 pages there is enough information about Gates' roots, his ride to the top of the software industry and his recent battles with the Justice department to give this reader a new look into the man himself.

The author gives you pictures from early childhood to his start with Microsoft in Albuquerque to his work with the Bill Gates Library Foundation. I must admit most of the photos have already been seen, however they're a few new and interesting ones, especially his new house.

I personally liked the way the author put together the story, not running over of boring you with details in any one are. The storyline flows from start to finish. Granted there is a lot more that could have gone into the book, however this one was an excellent read. ... Read more

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Bill Gates-Interesting
I first bought this book for a book report. I thaught since i love computers, i should write one on bill gates. I thaught that the author did a good job on this book. I liked this book alot. Very Interesting! ... Read more

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Running a business is a fun way for kids to expand a hobby, learn useful skills, and make money! Here's everything kids need to start their own business. With a lively design and accessible format, KidBiz includes practical advice for getting started, provides helpful tools for making a business plan and finding customers, and offers thirty great business ideas, from pet sitting to designing T-shirts to making bird feeders and more!"I was impressed by the encouragement it gives readers to use their special skills and abilities. The suggested businesses are wonderful." -- Jan Zupnick, The Entrepreneurship InstituteThis unique book-and-disk package includes:- Thirty great business ideas- How to make a business plan- Real-life success stories written by kids ... Read more

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KidBiz
it was a great book to read, and was extremely helpful! the computer program was fun too, and helpful, but i can't use it anymore because i lost the "run" code and when i got a new computer... i couldn't program it in... =-(

This book is fun to read and informative
A good summer book to spark the natural intelligence of your pre-teen and early teen. The illustrations were particularily fine. ... Read more

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Multiplication Division: Windows: Ages 8-Up School Zone Soft
This was just what I needed to review Multiplication and Division facts. It can be practiced as a timed drill or self paced. At the end of each drill you can print out a page that shows the math facts that the current student needs to practice.
This software requires Quick-Time, Microsft WIndows 95 or higher, 24MB Ram, 640 X 480 16 bit color video, 16 bit sound card 486DX-66MHz or faster processor, 40MB free disk space, and 4X- CD-Rom. I purchased this for home for my daughter and individual copies for our school's computer lab and Math classes. This software is set up to use competitively as well. Two players may play at a time and each receive their own print out when the game is over. GREAT SOFTWARE. My 9 year old loved it! ... Read more

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Very informative and easy to understand
This biography of Bill Gates had a lot of interesting facts about his entire life. It explained how he got started and how his company evolved. It also told about his family and his college years at Harvard. Many of his friends and associates are mentioned too. The book gave a little bit too much information at times but for the most part it was well-written. The author made Gates' work easy to understand even for someone who doesn't know much about computers. I believe this book would be great for a younger crowd to read but not for someone over 14 or 15. It is just on too low of a reading level. Since the book was written in 1997, it is somewhat outdated also. Other than that I liked the book a lot.

A great book
[...] but the book was great. It had a lot of interesting info.

A great book for young readers
I enjoyed this book, but would most likely not reccomend it to anyone over the age of ten or eleven. It was interesting but was published in 1997, therefore it is not 100% up to date.

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Easy instructions will reach all ages
While Easy Design On Your Computer is intended for young audiences, its easy instructions will reach all ages: any who want to use Microsoft Word and Office 97 to design newsletters, leaflets, and projects on the computer. 48 pages of instruction include tips on everything from making stickers to producing newsletters. Young users with some Microsoft Word knowledge who want to fine-tune it for projects will be delighted with this easy approach. ... Read more

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Publisher 2002 covers the basic features of Microsoft Publisher 2002. By working through this tutorial, you will become a knowledgeable and empowered user of this unique desktop publishing tool. After you complete this tutorial, you will be able to create attractive and well-designed publications—from invitations, to flyers, to newsletters, to Web pages. You will be able to print publications and prepare files for printing by professionals.

Publisher 2002 covers a range of functions and techniques. It includes good design principles to help you build publications that are visually appealing. Each lesson provides hands-on opportunities for you to practice and apply your skills. The tutorial proceeds from simple to complex, allowing you to build skills at a practical pace. ... Read more

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Better than a regular letter, e-mail keeps impatient kids in instant touch with their pals--with just a touch on the computer keyboard. Youngsters will happily and easily solve the mysteries of electronic mailing with the help of colorful, basic instructions. From setting up an account and sending "secret" notes to storing letters and computer shorthand, get in on the messaging mania. It's a whizz to use smileys, take advantage of expert shorthand tips, receive and send attachments, build an address book, "zip it up," and know what to do when mail bounces back to you. Chain letters, newsgroups, flaming, spamming, and much, much more: it's all here.
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