Steve Jobs: Computer Visionary

by Sophie Washburne, Barbara Sheen

Overview

Steve Jobs is a controversial figure who is regarded with awe by some and disgust by others, but he inarguably changed the faces of technology and entertainment with his involvement in Apple and Pixar. This volume presents both sides of the debate, citing Jobs's proponents and detractors, allowing readers to come to their own conclusions about his actions. Detailed sidebars, a fact-filled timeline, and full-color photographs augment the engaging discussion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534560314
Publisher:	Lucent Press
Publication date:	12/30/2016
Series:	People in the News Series
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	12 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Introduction: An Influential Man 6

Chapter 1 Pranks and Electronics 12

Chapter 2 Spiritual and Technological Experiments 25

Chapter 3 The Start of an Empire 41

Chapter 4 Beyond Apple 59

Chapter 5 A Tragic End 76

Notes 88

Steve Jobs Year by Year 94

For More Information 97

Index 99

Picture Credits 103

About the Author 104