ReviewsBook Review--"...as a discussion of the rise and culture of online auctioneering, a dazzling commercial success story, and an inspiring account of Omidyar's pursuit of a better world, readers will find plenty to ponder."- Booklist"In Viegas's fascinating, accessible biography, readers learn about the early days of AuctionWeb and how it evolved into the eBay site.... Written more to reveal the faces behind these successful Internet developments, these titles are more career and business oriented than straight biography."- School Library Journal, May 2007
Grade FromEighth Grade
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Grade ToEighth Grade
SynopsisIntroduce your readers to the reclusive Omidyar. They'll learn that his company's success lies in its philosophy that community is important above all else. Thriving to this day, eBay has changed the way the world sells new and used items. Readers will learn its history and about its fascinating creator., Meet the reclusive Omidyar and learn that his companys success lies in its philosophy that community is important above all else. Ebays users if you consider them employees number the second largest in the world, only behind Wal-Mart.