How do fearless ideas begin? Travel along with young Bill Gates on his life’s journey full of curiosity, discovery, hard work, and most importantly, fearlessness—the inability to see limits.

Bill Gates was a precocious, inquisitive child—a bit of a troublemaker— who faced challenges fitting in with his classmates. That all changed in high school with his discovery of the early world of computers. Kids will enjoy following Bill on his frenzied journey as he grows to become a technology visionary and a philanthropist working to improve global health worldwide.

An Amazon Editors’ Best Nonfiction Books for Children, 2019

"Eye-opening for young people who often take their technology for granted." —Kirkus Reviews

“From high school and Harvard to Microsoft and the Gates Foundation, [Mentyka’s] text spotlights young Bill’s intense pursuit of his interests and his appetite for risk”
—Publishers Weekly

“A motivational and inspiring read...with enchanting illustrations, full of clever thematic details.”
—School Library Journal

"As an educator, I’m so glad to have this in my library. What a great read for elementary students!” —Librarian, King County Washington Library