Elon Musk and the Quest for a Fantastic Future Young Readers' Edition Contributor(s): Vance, Ashlee (Author) |
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ISBN: 0062463284 ISBN-13: 9780062463289 Publisher: HarperCollins
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Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Inventions - Juvenile Nonfiction | Business & Economics |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2016949898 |
Age Level: 8-UP |
Grade Level: 3-UP |
Lexile Measure: 1150(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.7" W x 8.3" L (0.80 lbs) 288 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1950-1999 - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2016 Booklist 12/01/2016 pg. 44 School Library Journal 01/01/2017 pg. 120 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2017 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 234 - Recommended, Satisfactory |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 187591 Reading Level: 8.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 11.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: "Highly recommended for high school and ambitious middle school readers." --School Library Journal A valuable addition to STEM-themed collections. --VOYA An in-depth look into the extraordinary life of the world's most important entrepreneur, Elon Musk. This middle grade book is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. This fascinating and easily accessible paperback young readers' adaptation of Ashlee Vance's New York Times bestselling Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future features black-and-white photographs throughout and an epilogue. The version for adults has been praised as "riveting" (The Financial Times), "spirited" (The Wall Street Journal), and "masterful" (Vice). Now younger readers can read about this innovative leader who is revolutionizing three industries at once: space, automotive, and energy. There are few people in history who could match Elon Musk's relentless drive and vision. A modern combination of famous inventors and industrialists like Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Steve Jobs, Elon is the man behind companies such as SpaceX, Tesla Motors, SolarCity, and PayPal that are transforming the way we live. Written with exclusive access to Elon, his family, and his friends, this book traces Elon's journey from a kid in South Africa to a young man in the United States, his dramatic technical inventions, and his world-changing companies. Elon has sparked new levels of innovation in the world, and this book gives young readers a detailed but fast-paced look at his story. A Junior Library Guild Selection |
Contributor Bio(s): Vance, Ashlee: - Ashlee Vance is one of the most prominent writers on technology today. After spending several years reporting on Silicon Valley and technology for the New York Times, Vance went to Bloomberg Businessweek, where he has written dozens of cover and feature stories for the magazine on topics ranging from cyber espionage to DNA sequencing and space exploration. |
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