Elon Musk and the Quest for a Fantastic Future Young Readers' Edition by Ashlee Vance audiobook

Elon Musk and the Quest for a Fantastic Future Young Readers' Edition

By Ashlee Vance
Read by Fred Sanders

HarperCollins 9780062463289

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • ISBN: 9781470859282

  • ISBN: 9781470859299

  • ISBN: 9781470859305

Runtime: 6.49 Hours
Category: Nonfiction/Business & Economics
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English

Summary

Summary

“Highly recommended for high school and ambitious middle school readers.” —School Library Journal

""A valuable addition to STEM-themed collections."" VOYA

An in-depth look into the extraordinary life of the world’s most important entrepreneur, Elon Musk

A fascinating and easily accessible young readers’ adaptation of Ashlee Vance’s New York Times bestselling Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future.

The version for adults has been praised as “riveting” (The Financial Times), “spirited” (The Wall Street Journal), and “masterful” (Vice). Now younger readers can read about this innovative leader who is revolutionizing three industries at once: space, automotive, and energy.

There are few people in history who could match Elon Musk’s relentless drive and vision. A modern combination of famous inventors and industrialists like Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Steve Jobs, Elon is the man behind companies such as SpaceX, Tesla Motors, SolarCity, and PayPal that are transforming the way we live.

Written with exclusive access to Elon, his family, and his friends, this book traces Elon’s journey from a kid in South Africa to a young man in the United States, his dramatic technical inventions, and his world-changing companies. Elon has sparked new levels of innovation in the world, and this book gives young readers a detailed but fast-paced look at his story.

A Junior Library Guild Selection!

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“A tremendous look into arguably the world’s most important entrepreneur. Vance paints an unforgettable picture of Musk’s unique personality, insatiable drive, and ability to thrive through hardship.” Washington Post on Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future
“Exhaustively reported . . . this work will likely serve as the definitive account of a man whom so far we’ve seen mostly through caricature. By the final pages, too, any reader will sense the need to put comparisons to Steve Jobs aside. Give Musk credit. There is no one like him.” - The New York Times on Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX and the Quest for a Fantastic Future
“Ashlee Vance’s portrait of the entrepreneur at mid-life is an essential read . . . a riveting portrait of Silicon Valley’s most driven entrepreneur since Steve Jobs.” The Financial Times on Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX and the Quest for a Fantastic Future
“A masterful piece of reporting.” Vice on Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX and the Quest for a Fantastic Future

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Author

Author Bio: Ashlee Vance

Author Bio: Ashlee Vance

Ashlee Vance is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Elon Musk and When the Heavens Went on Sale. He is a feature writer at Bloomberg Businessweek and the host of Hello World, a travel show that centers on inventors and scientists worldwide. Previously, he worked as a reporter for the New York Times, The Economist, and The Register

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Details

Details

Available Formats : CD, Library CD, MP3 CD
Category: Nonfiction/Business & Economics
Runtime: 6.49
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English