Copyright Date:
2011
Edition Date:
2011
Release Date:
01/01/11
Pages:
112 pages
ISBN:
1-617-14812-1
ISBN 13:
978-1-617-14812-5
Dewey:
030
LCCN:
2010037886
Dimensions:
24 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2011)
BUCKLEY, A.M. Pixar: The Company and Its Founders . ISBN 978-1-61714-810-1 ; ISBN 978-1-61758-968-3 . LC 2010044831. FIRESTONE, Mary . Nintendo: The Company and Its Founders . ISBN 978-1-61714-809-5 ; ISBN 978-1-61758-967-6 . LC 2010044664. FREESE, Susan M. Craigslist: The Company and Its Founder . ISBN 978-1-61714-806-4 ; ISBN 978-1-61758-964-5 . LC 2010042448. GITLIN, Martin . eBay: The Company and Its Founder . ISBN 978-1-61714-807-1 ; ISBN 978-1-61758-965-2 . LC 2010044663. HAMEN, Susan E. Google: The Company and Its Founders . ISBN 978-1-61714-808-8 ; ISBN 978-1-61758-966-9 . LC 2010037884. LUSTED, Marcia Amidon . Social Networking: MySpace, Facebook, &; Twitter . ISBN 978-1-61714-811-8 ; ISBN 978-1-61758-969-0 . LC 2010037885. ROWELL, Rebecca . YouTube: The Company and Its Founders . ISBN 978-1-61714-813-2 ; ISBN 978-1-61758-971-3 . LC 2010043379. ea vol: 112p. (Technology Pioneers Series). photos. reprods. bibliog. chron. further reading. glossary. index. notes. Web sites. CIP. ABDO . 2011. PLB $34.22; ebook $34.22. Gr 6-8 Written in a clear, linear fashion, this series offers vivid, well-researched details about the development of technological advancements considered essential in today's society. The books provide a profile of the person or persons behind each innovation, including their background and education, and discuss how the concepts behind the technology were shaped and implemented. "Essential Facts" sections neatly sum up the important pieces of information to take away from the books. Readers who are interested in technology and inventions will be thoroughly engrossed by these behind-the-scenes looks at technologies they use every day.
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This title examines the remarkable lives of Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger and their work building the groundbreaking company Wikipedia. Readers will learn about Wales and Sangers backgrounds and education, as well as their early careers. Also covered is a look at how Wikipedia operates and issues the company faces, such as establishing reliability, developing international sites, and dealing with abusive users. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Technology Pioneers is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.