If you are looking for an inspirational, true-life hero to introduce your children to, Bill Gates is definitely a good choice! "Meet Bill Gates" was written for children age 6 to 8. With many colorful illustrations, this biography focuses on Bill Gates' life as a boy in Seattle, Washington, and the values he learned from his parents.

Bill was a gifted child with a visionary mind. He was excited about technology and correctly predicted how developing technology would affect the world. Children today take computers and technology for granted - they were born into a world where it has been well-established. This book talks of a time when computer technology was nothing more than a dream - it was Bill Gates' dream.

This is also a story of how one man used his knowledge and wealth and gave back to the world, making the quality of life better for millions of people.