The Story of Microsoft (Spirit of Success)
Steven Ferry
The Story of Microsoft (Spirit of Success)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Steven Ferry
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered how a tiny software company grew into a giant that changed the world? Imagine a small team working day and night, dreaming up programs that would soon power millions of computers. But what challenges did they face along the way?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book provides an accessible overview of the computer industry with a focus on the founding and growth of Microsoft. Suitable for young teens, it introduces key business and technological concepts in a straightforward manner without intense content. Parents can expect an informative nonfiction read that encourages interest in business and technology.
Why we rated The Story of Microsoft (Spirit of Success) 7C
The Story of Microsoft (Spirit of Success) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Story of Microsoft (Spirit of Success) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Story of Microsoft (Spirit of Success) as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, The Story of Microsoft (Spirit of Success) explores business & economics, juvenile nonfiction, and science & nature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about business & economics, juvenile nonfiction, science & nature.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781583400050
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Creative Education
- Published
- August 1999
- Type
- Nonfiction