This title examines the remarkable life of Jeff Bezos and the start of Amazon.com. Readers will learn about Bezos's background and education, career, and entrepreneurial pursuits. 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. Publishing Pioneers is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Reviewed This unique series brings readers into the fascinating lives of those whose extraordinary efforts have shaped and created today's world of publishing. Readers will learn about the vision, talent, and drive of these incredible entrepreneurs. Each book highlights family and educational background, contributions to publishing, and lasting legacy. Beautiful design, captivating photos, and informative sidebars complement easy-to-read, engaging text. Readers are left with a deeper, more meaningful understanding of media and the publishing world. Publishing Pioneers is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
