From School Library Journal
Grades 5-8--A readable biography of the visionary who helped create the personal computer and was a founder of the Apple Computer Company. Wilson describes how the boy who was obsessed with electronics became the man who foresaw the future and worked to develop a device that could be used by anyone and have a place in every home. While she provides some personal information, most of the book focuses on Jobs's computer-related endeavors, including his successes and failures at Apple as well as his other ventures, such as Pixar, the computer-animation movie production company. While she is generally admiring of her subject's vision, she is objective about his eccentric, driven personality and his often-stormy relations with other people. The text is well documented with chapter notes, and is supplemented by average black-and-white photos that do little more than depict Jobs at various stages of his life. This book will help student researchers and will interest others who like reading about the origins and pioneers of the computer revolution. It complements other recent titles about computer pioneers such as those in the "Techies" series (21st Century) and is a good choice for middle-level libraries.
Mary Mueller, Rolla Junior High School, MO
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Mary Mueller, Rolla Junior High School, MO
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
