Microsoft

Microsoft examines the software company behind such ubiquitous products as the Windows operating system and the Office productivity suite, detailing how founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen grew the company from a two-person operation into a global leader in software. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Reviewed Sources for further research Table of contents Timeline of key events Today's major technology companies play significant roles in society. They make the smartphones and run the social media services that connect friends, families, and colleagues, and their capacity to collect and process data is unmatched in human history. Tech Titans examines the histories of these companies, discusses their activities today, and considers their futures. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.