{"product_id":"steve-jobs-insanely-great-9780307982988","title":"Steve Jobs: Insanely Great","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhether they've seen Aaron Sorkin and Danny Boyle's \u003ci\u003eSteve Jobs\u003c\/i\u003e movie, read Walter Isaacson's biography, or just own an iPhone, this graphic novel retelling of the Apple innovator's life will capture the imaginations of the legions of readers who live and breathe the technocentric world Jobs created. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Told through a combination of black-and-white illustrations and handwritten text, this fast-paced and entertaining biography in graphic format presents the story of the ultimate American entrepreneur, the man who brought us Apple Computer, Pixar, Macs, iPods, iPhones, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jobs's remarkable life reads like a history of the personal technology industry. He started Apple Computer in his parents' garage and eventually became the tastemaker of a generation, creating products we can't live without. Through it all, he was an overbearing and demanding perfectionist, both impossible and inspiring. Capturing his unparalleled brilliance, as well as his many demons, Jessie Hartland's engaging biography illuminates the meteoric successes, devastating setbacks, and myriad contradictions that make up the extraordinary life and legacy of the insanely great Steve Jobs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere's the perfect book for any teen interested in STEM topics, especially tech. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this comic tale can hang with the sprawling biographies.\" --Macworld.com \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An accessible take . . . undoubtedly valuable for kids who are growing up using Apple's products but knowing little about the man who created them.\" --GeekDad.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ember\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/11\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780307982988\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.90w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e174969 \/ Steve Jobs: Insanely Great\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.7 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade Plus \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jessie Hartland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43140435181749,"sku":"9780307982988","price":11.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_9eb01c1f-442b-4706-acbb-e99fd0f37a80.jpg?v=1695699156","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/steve-jobs-insanely-great-9780307982988","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}