Bill Gates - Pilot.Tech Icons

Sep 28, 2026

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Bill Gates - Pilot.Tech Icons introduces Bill Gates through engaging chapter storytelling, linking his early life, gifted programming talent, and the rise of Microsoft to real-world impact. The narrative explains how Gates became a leading entrepreneur, his role as CEO, and how his wealth later supported philanthropy through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Designed for ages 7-12, it includes a life timeline, glossary, and index for guided learning.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages32

Reading Time49 min

AccessFree to download

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 WHO IS BILL GATES?

CHAPTER 2 THE EARLY YEARS

CHAPTER 3 A GIFTED PROGRAMMER

CHAPTER 4 MICROSOFT

CHAPTER 5 CHANGING THE WORLD

LIFE TIMELINE

GLOSSARY

TO LEARN MORE

INDEX

MenuT E C H IC O N SBLGATESpn BY SARA GREEN BELLWETHER MEDIA·MINNEAPOLIS,MN Jump into the cockpit andtake flight with Pilot books.Your journey will take you onhigh-energy adventures as youlearn about all that is wild,weird,fascinating,and fun! This edition first published in 2015 by Bellwether Media,Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part without writen permission of the publisher.For information regarding permission,write to Bellwether Media,Inc.,AHtention:Permissions Department,5357 Penn Avenue South,Minneapolis,MN 55419. Library of Congress Catologingin-Publication Data Green,Sara,1964-author. Bill Gates/by Sara Green. pages cm.-(Pilot.Tech Icons Summary:"Engaging images accompany information about Bill Gates.The combination of highinterest subject matterand narrative text is intendedfor students in grades 3 through 7”-Provided by publisher. Audience:Ages 7-12. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-60014-987-0 (hardcover:alk.paper) 1.Gates,Bill1955-Juvenile literature.2Microsoft Corporation-History-Juvenile literature.3.Computer softwareindustry-United States-Biography-Juvenile literature.4.Businessmen-United States-Biography-Juvenile literature.LTitle. HD9696.2.U62G37462014338.7'610053092-dc23 2014006810 Textcopyright G2015 by Bellwether Media,Inc.PILOT and associated logos are trademarks and/or registeredtrademarks of Bellwether Media,Inc.SCHOLASTIC,CHILDREN'S PRESS,and associated logos are trademarksand/or registered trademarks of Scholastic Inc. Printed in the United States of America,North Mankato,MN. # TABLE OFCONTENTS CHAPTER 1 WHO IS BILL GATES?4CHAPTER 2 THE EARLY YEARS6CHAPTER 3 A GIFTED PROGRAMMER8CHAPTER 4MICROSOFT14CHAPTER 5 CHANGING THE WORLD16LIFE TIMELINE20GLOSSARY22TO LEARN MORE23INDEX24 WHO ISBILL GATES? Bill Gates helped make computers a part ofpeople's everyday lives.He co-founded Microsoft,the world's largest personal computer softwarecompany.As CEO,he led the company to wildsuccess.He became one of the most accomplishedentrepreneurs on Earth.In 2013,Bill was worthmore than $78 billion.This made him the world'srichest person.However,he plans to give most ofhis money away through philanthropy.Heco-founded the Bill&Melinda Gates Foundationwith his wife.Together,they work to solve theworld's biggest problems. Bill was born on October 28,1955,in Seattle,Washington.His father,William Gates Sr.,was alawyer.His mother,Mary,was a teacher.However,she stopped teaching to raise the family andvolunteer.Bill has two sisters,Kristi and Libby.His gràndmother also lived with the family.Shehelped raise Bill and his sisters.The family was veryclose.They enjoyed spending time together andoften played games after dinner. # ICON BIO Name:William Henry Gates IINicknames:Bill,TreyBirthday:October 28,1955Hometown:Seattle,WashingtonMarital status:Married toMelinda Gates since 1994Children:Two girls and one boyHobbies/Interests:Golf,playing card games,tennis,charity work,reading # THE EARLYYEARS Bill attended a public elementary schoolin Seattle.He was skilled in math and reading.However,other subjects bored him.He did not always pay attention to histeachers.This led to poor gradesin some subjects.Bill's parentswere concerned about his studyhabits.They decided to sendhim to a private school. When Bill turned 13,hestarted at a school in Seattlecalled Lakeside.It was for boysin grades seven through twelve.The teachers pushed Bill to dohis best.Soon,he was making friends and earning high grades.Most importantly,the school was one of the first to have access to acomputer.This would change Bil's life forever.

FAQs

Who is Bill Gates and why is he important?

Bill Gates helped make computers part of everyday life. He co-founded Microsoft, led it as CEO to major success, and later focused on philanthropy.

Where and when was Bill Gates born?

Bill Gates was born on October 28, 1955, in Seattle, Washington.

What school experience influenced Bill Gates's path?

Bill attended school in Seattle and later started at Lakeside at age 13. Lakeside offered early access to a computer, which the book says changed his life.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Jasmine