TaBLE OF CONTENTS ChapTEr 1 WhO iS STEVE JOBS 4 ChapTEr 2 GrOWiNG Up iN CaLiFOrNia 6 ChapTEr 3 FiNDiNG a DirECTiON ChapTEr 4 appLE COMpUTErS ChapTEr 5 ThE NEXT STEpS ChapTEr 6 JOYS aND SOrrOWS LiFE TiMELiNE GLOSSarY TO LEarN MOrE iNDEX 10 12 14 18 20 22 23 24
4 ChapTEr 1 WhO iS STEVE JOBS Steve Jobs was a brilliant business and technology leader As co-founder and CEO of Apple Inc his ideas changed how people use computers and phones Over time he introduced the world to the iPhone iPad and other popular products He also helped revolutionize how people listen to music with the iPod As CEO of Pixar Animation Studios he changed the way people make animated movies He helped bring Sheriff Woody Dory and many other beloved characters to life Steve’s success gave him fame and money He topped the list of highest paid CEOs in the United States However Steve did not seek out this wealth His curiosity and creativity inspired him to pursue different work challenges He especially enjoyed discovering new ways to use technology Steve demanded perfection in his products He was passionate about their designs both inside and out This attention to detail paid off Today Steve’s products are as popular as ever
5 Name Steven Paul Jobs Birthday February 24 1955 Died October 5 2011 hometown Los Altos California Marital status Married Laurene Powell in 1991 Children Three girls and one boy hobbies interests Music reading electronics nutrition
