Who Was Steve Jobs?
Read to Learn 階段 | 傳記
Who Was Steve Jobs?
N 660L
書籍資訊
適讀年齡 | 8 - 12 |
適合年級 | 3 - 7 |
字數 | 7,292 字 |
Grade level equivalent | |
AR level | 5.0 |
F&p/guided reading level | N |
Lexile | 660L |
DRA level | |
出版社 | Penguin Random House |
出版日期 | March 2012 |
Examines the life and accomplishments of computer industry pioneer Steve Jobs, a founder of Apple Computer, Inc.
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