Sony: The Company and Its Founders

This title examines the remarkable lives of Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita and their work building electronics and entertainment company Sony. Readers will learn about each founder's background and education, as well as his early career. Also covered is a look at how Sony operates, issues the company faces, its successes, and its impact on society. Color photos 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.

Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. This unique series examines the fascinating lives of those whose extraordinary efforts have shaped and created today's world of technology businesses. Readers will learn about the vision, talent, and drive of these incredible entrepreneurs. Each book highlights the family and educational background, early career and contributions to developing new technologies, as well as the company history and lasting legacy of each pioneer. Beautiful design, captivating photos, and informative sidebars complement easy-to-read, engaging text. Readers are left with a deeper, more meaningful understanding of technology companies and their impact on society and culture.



Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.



Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.