Iconoclast. Inventor. Visionary. Genius.Adopted. Dropout. Rejected.Steve Jobs was the founder of Apple, and he was all these things.

Discover the riveting story of Steve Jobs, the visionary who revolutionized the worlds of computing, music, filmmaking, and more in this award-winning biography."Your time is limited. . . . have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." —Steve JobsFrom his humble beginnings as an adopted child to his rise as a technological genius, Steve Jobs'' path was never predictable. After dropping out of college, he created Apple in his parents'' garage with friend Steve Wozniack at just twenty years old.Jobs'' exacting standards for perfection, counterculture approach, and uncompromising taste pushed boundaries and shaped his legacy. A devoted husband, father, and Buddhist, he battled cancer for over a decade while leading Apple to unprecedented heights with iconic products like the iMac, iPod, iTunes, and iPhone.In Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different, acclaimed author Karen Blumenthal explores the evolution of computers through Jobs'' life and work. Illustrated with black and white photos and framed by his inspirational 2005 Stanford commencement speech, this biography is a must-read portrait of a modern genius who changed our world.Praise for Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different:"This is a smart book about a smart subject by a smart writer." —Booklist, starred review"An engaging and intimate portrait. Few biographies for young readers feel as relevant and current as this one does." —The Horn Book Magazine

"Your time is limited. . . . have the courage to follow your heart and intuition."--Steve JobsFrom the start, his path was never predictable. Steve Jobs was given up for adoption at birth, dropped out of college after one semester, and at the age of twenty, created Apple in his parents'' garage with his friend Steve Wozniack. Then came the core and hallmark of his genius--his exacting moderation for perfection, his counterculture life approach, and his level of taste and style that pushed all boundaries. A devoted husband, father, and Buddhist, he battled cancer for over a decade, became the ultimate CEO, and made the world want every product he touched. Critically acclaimed author Karen Blumenthal takes us to the core of this complicated and legendary man while simultaneously exploring the evolution of computers. Framed by Jobs'' inspirational Stanford commencement speech and illustrated throughout with black and white photos, this is the story of the man who changed our world.

It began with the best of intentions. Worried about the effects of alcohol on American families, mothers and civic leaders started a movement to outlaw drinking in public places. Over time, their protests, petitions, and activism paid off—when a Constitional Amendment banning the sale and consumption of alcohol was ratified, it was hailed as the end of public drunkenness, alcoholism, and a host of other social ills related to booze. Instead, it began a decade of lawlessness, when children smuggled (and drank) illegal alcohol, the most upright citizens casually broke the law, and a host of notorious gangsters entered the public eye. Filled with period art and photographs, anecdotes, and portraits of unique characters from the era, this fascinating book looks at the rise and fall of the disastrous social experiment known as Prohibition.Bootleg is a 2011 Kirkus Best Teen Books of the Year title.One of School Library Journal''s Best Nonfiction Books of 2011.YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist in 2012.

A riveting look at the tumultuous history of abortion rights in the United States leading up to the landmark case of Roe v. Wade, by award-winning author and journalist Karen Blumenthal.Tracing the path to the 19th century to the pivotal decision in Roe v. Wade and the continuing battle for women''s rights, Blumenthal examines, in a straightforward tone, the root causes of the current debate around abortion and its repercussions that have rippled through generations of American women. This urgent book is the perfect tool to facilitate discussion and awareness of a topic that affects each and every person in the United States.

A bold picture book biography about Mary Katharine Goddard, the only woman whose name is printed on the Declaration of Independence, by award-winning authors Karen Blumenthal and Jen McCartney, and illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley.Who was Mary Katharine Goddard?Born in 1738, she was homeschooled by her mother in reading and math. She took over her brother’s printing shop a few years later and became an expert in printing newspapers, essays, and posters.When the American Revolution started, she published important news that helped the fight against the British – even if it meant that if she was caught, she’d be punished for treason. In 1776, Mary was asked to print the Declaration of Independence – she is the only woman whose name is on the Declaration.That was Mary.Follow Mary's revolutionary journey in this captivating picture book biography perfect for fans of I DISSENT and COUNTING ON KATHERINE.

Iconoclast. Inventor. Visionary. Genius.Adopted. Dropout. Rejected.Steve Jobs was the founder of Apple, and he was all these things.

Discover the riveting story of Steve Jobs, the visionary who revolutionized the worlds of computing, music, filmmaking, and more in this award-winning biography."Your time is limited. . . . have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." —Steve JobsFrom his humble beginnings as an adopted child to his rise as a technological genius, Steve Jobs'' path was never predictable. After dropping out of college, he created Apple in his parents'' garage with friend Steve Wozniack at just twenty years old.Jobs'' exacting standards for perfection, counterculture approach, and uncompromising taste pushed boundaries and shaped his legacy. A devoted husband, father, and Buddhist, he battled cancer for over a decade while leading Apple to unprecedented heights with iconic products like the iMac, iPod, iTunes, and iPhone.In Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different, acclaimed author Karen Blumenthal explores the evolution of computers through Jobs'' life and work. Illustrated with black and white photos and framed by his inspirational 2005 Stanford commencement speech, this biography is a must-read portrait of a modern genius who changed our world.Praise for Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different:"This is a smart book about a smart subject by a smart writer." —Booklist, starred review"An engaging and intimate portrait. Few biographies for young readers feel as relevant and current as this one does." —The Horn Book Magazine

"Your time is limited. . . . have the courage to follow your heart and intuition."--Steve JobsFrom the start, his path was never predictable. Steve Jobs was given up for adoption at birth, dropped out of college after one semester, and at the age of twenty, created Apple in his parents'' garage with his friend Steve Wozniack. Then came the core and hallmark of his genius--his exacting moderation for perfection, his counterculture life approach, and his level of taste and style that pushed all boundaries. A devoted husband, father, and Buddhist, he battled cancer for over a decade, became the ultimate CEO, and made the world want every product he touched. Critically acclaimed author Karen Blumenthal takes us to the core of this complicated and legendary man while simultaneously exploring the evolution of computers. Framed by Jobs'' inspirational Stanford commencement speech and illustrated throughout with black and white photos, this is the story of the man who changed our world.

It began with the best of intentions. Worried about the effects of alcohol on American families, mothers and civic leaders started a movement to outlaw drinking in public places. Over time, their protests, petitions, and activism paid off—when a Constitional Amendment banning the sale and consumption of alcohol was ratified, it was hailed as the end of public drunkenness, alcoholism, and a host of other social ills related to booze. Instead, it began a decade of lawlessness, when children smuggled (and drank) illegal alcohol, the most upright citizens casually broke the law, and a host of notorious gangsters entered the public eye. Filled with period art and photographs, anecdotes, and portraits of unique characters from the era, this fascinating book looks at the rise and fall of the disastrous social experiment known as Prohibition.Bootleg is a 2011 Kirkus Best Teen Books of the Year title.One of School Library Journal''s Best Nonfiction Books of 2011.YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist in 2012.

A riveting look at the tumultuous history of abortion rights in the United States leading up to the landmark case of Roe v. Wade, by award-winning author and journalist Karen Blumenthal.Tracing the path to the 19th century to the pivotal decision in Roe v. Wade and the continuing battle for women''s rights, Blumenthal examines, in a straightforward tone, the root causes of the current debate around abortion and its repercussions that have rippled through generations of American women. This urgent book is the perfect tool to facilitate discussion and awareness of a topic that affects each and every person in the United States.

A bold picture book biography about Mary Katharine Goddard, the only woman whose name is printed on the Declaration of Independence, by award-winning authors Karen Blumenthal and Jen McCartney, and illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley.Who was Mary Katharine Goddard?Born in 1738, she was homeschooled by her mother in reading and math. She took over her brother’s printing shop a few years later and became an expert in printing newspapers, essays, and posters.When the American Revolution started, she published important news that helped the fight against the British – even if it meant that if she was caught, she’d be punished for treason. In 1776, Mary was asked to print the Declaration of Independence – she is the only woman whose name is on the Declaration.That was Mary.Follow Mary's revolutionary journey in this captivating picture book biography perfect for fans of I DISSENT and COUNTING ON KATHERINE.