Elon Musk and the Quest for a Fantastic Future Young Readers' Edition

[Young Readers Edition (Middle Grades)] [Read by Fred Sanders] Adapted for middle grade readers, this edition of New York Times bestseller Elon Musk provides an in-depth look at the fascinating engineer, inventor, explorer, and entrepreneur who is revolutionizing the space, automotive, and energy industries all at once. A real-life superhero!There are few people in history who could match Elon Musk's relentless drive and imaginative vision. A modern combination of famous inventors and industrialists like Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Steve Jobs, Elon is the man behind SpaceX, Tesla, SolarCity, and PayPal. He has dedicated his energy and money to inventing a future that is as rich and far-reaching as a science-fiction fantasy. In this lively biography, adapted for young readers, journalist Ashlee Vance offers a firsthand look into the remarkable life of Silicon Valley's most daring person.Written with exclusive access to Elon, his family, and his friends, this book traces Elon's journey from a kid in South Africa to a young man in the United States, his dramatic technical inventions, and his world-changing companies. Elon has sparked new levels of innovation in the world. His drive and vision have led him to revolutionize three industries at once: space, automotive, and energy.