Who Was Steve Jobs? [Paperback]

Steve Jobs, adopted in infancy by a family in San Francisco, packed a lot of life into fifty-six short years. In this Who Was…? biography, children will learn how his obsession with computers and technology at an early age led him to co-found and run Apple, in addition to turning Pixar into a ground-breaking animation studio. A college dropout, Jobs took unconventional steps in his path to su…

Harry Houdini Master of Magic

No handcuffs, locks, or chains could hold the great Houdini.

World History Biographies: Mozart: The Boy Who Changed the World With His Mus…

At 5 years old, he composed a minuet. By six, he was performing for royalty. The compelling story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a timeless tale of musical genius, its rewards, and its pitfalls. Author and musician Marcus Weeks takes us around Mozart's world—from the Royal courts of 18th century Europe to the opera houses and balls where Mozart enjoyed triumph and fame. We meet the kings an…

World History Biographies: Leonardo da Vinci: The Genius Who Defined the Rena…

"This work is an attractive and friendly resource for students... The strengths of this biography are its attractive illustrations, the time line of Da Vinci’s life across the bottom of each page, and the simple presentation of the facts of his life. Young readers will find the book visually appealing, and those searching for factual information on Da Vinci will find it helpful..." —VOYA …

The Search for Radium: Marie Curie's Story

This is the true story of one woman resolute intelligence, and the ways in which the world changed because of her discovery.

100 People Who Made History : Meet The People Who Shaped The Modern World

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9781405391450

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9789790992962

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Jangan Pernah Menyerah: Kutipan Inspiratif dari Jack Ma, Pendiri Alibaba

Ever since the Alibaba Group went public on September 19, 2014—with an initial public offering of a record-breaking $25 billion—Jack Ma, the founder and charismatic "spiritual leader" of the e-commerce behemoth, has been making headlines around the world. In 2014, the company's online transactions totaled $248 billion—more than those of Amazon and eBay combined. The first Chinese entrepre…

Yap Thiam Hien: Sang Pendekar Keadilan (Seri Buku TEMPO: Penegak Hukum)

Sesungguhnya dia punya pilihan gampang dan menyenangkan. Dengan gelar Meester in de Rechten dari Universitas Leiden, ia tak kurang suatu apa untuk menjadi kaya raya dan sejahtera. Namun, Yap Thiam Hien memilih jalan lain. Misalnya: Ketika kantor pengacara lain mengenakan tarif Rp40 juta per klien, biaya yang dikutip Yap hanya Rp5-10 juta. Tak jarang ia menggratiskan jasa kepengacaraannya. Pe…

Muhammad Yamin: Penggagas Indonesia yang Dihujat dan Dipuja (Seri Buku TEMPO:…

Menggagas banyak mitos tentang Indonesia, ia pencinta Republik yang keras kepala. Bung Hatta menuding ia licik. Sederet kontroversi serta tuduhan menyelimuti Muhammad Yamin: menyembunyikan naskah otentik perumusan dasar negara, mengaku berpidato dan menyerahkan rancangan hukum dasar yang mirip UUD 1945, juga menciptakan figur Gajah Mada tanpa mengindahkan verifikasi arkeologis. Di ranah poli…