When Bill Gates Memorized an Encyclopedia
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Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2018 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

When Bill Gates Memorized an Encyclopedia

Written by Mark Weakland · Illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler

Discover the childhood of a future tech titan and his path to greatness.

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32 pages· 1,213 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· 650L
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Bookroo's summary

Explore the early years of a young genius who sold peanuts and memorized encyclopedias. This playful tale reveals how a curious mind and relentless drive set the stage for a future of innovation and success. What lessons from his youth shaped the world's richest man?

From the publisher

Bill Gates is known as the richest man in the world. But do you know what he was like as a child? From selling peanuts to memorizing entire encyclopedias, Bill used his brain. This playful story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Words
1,213
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Picture
Lexile
650L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
196502
Publication
Published
August 1, 2018
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781515830405
LCCN
2018018820

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