STEVE JOBS: AMERICAN GENIUS

What comes to mind when you hear the name "Steve Jobs"? Innovation. Rebellion. Pure genius.

Steve Jobs was one of the most influential people of this generation. He revolutionized how we use computers, how we watch movies, how we listen to music, and he made the companies Apple and Pixar household names.

Jobs was a pioneer who constantly pushed boundaries, and he changed the world as a result. What inspired him? How did he do his job? What made him the man he was? This behind the scenes look at Jobs is written for tween readers, who perhaps may be inspired to change the world themselves.

Perfect for tweens who rank Apple products at the top of their holiday wish lists, and full of interesting extras that include quotes, multiple chronologies of Jobs' achievements, information on Jobs' many patents, and a full bibliography and source notes!

According to USA Today (Nov 18, 7B) the Nielsen survey reports that the top 3 electronic devices on wish lists for kids age 6 to 12 are:
iPad: 44%
iPod touch: 30%
iPhone: 27% This is the first tween bio of Steve Jobs on the market that chronicles Jobs' life from birth to death. Two tween bios will go on sale in February ours will be out almost 4 weeks prior to either of these competitive titles.