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Who Is Richard Branson?

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Who Is Richard Branson?
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Michael Burgan
By (author) Who HQ
Illustrated by Ted Hammond
SeriesWho Was?
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:112
Dimensions(mm): Height 194,Width 135
ISBN/Barcode 9780448483153
ClassificationsDewey:338.04092
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Grosset and Dunlap
Imprint Grosset and Dunlap
Publication Date 11 August 2015
Publication Country United States

Description

What would you do with a billion dollars? This question gets a definitive answer from billionaire Richard Branson-do everything!Born into a wealthy family in London, Branson suffered from dyslexia and was a poor student. Still, his knack for business started early with a successful parakeet-breeding enterprise at age 11.The charismatic entrepreneur launched his first major business, Virgin Records, at age 22 and spent the next few decades building the Virgin group that now includes more than 400 companies. Known for his eccentric lifestyle and trillion-watt smile, Branson's hot air balloon flights, innovative leadership, and world record attempts have made him an instantly-recognizable global icon.

Author Biography

Michael Burgan has written more than two dozen biographies for young readers. HisBreaker Boys, about photographer Lewis Hine and his depiction of child labor, was named one ofSLJ's 20 Outstanding Nonfiction Books of 2013.