Bibliograph

Who was Sam Walton?, by James Buckley, Jr. ; illustrated by Ted Hammond

Type

Label

Who was Sam Walton?, by James Buckley, Jr. ; illustrated by Ted Hammond

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 108)

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages: 8-12, Penguin Workshop

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Who was Sam Walton?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by James Buckley, Jr. ; illustrated by Ted Hammond

Series statement

Who was-- ?

Summary

"Sam Walton used the money he earned in the army, along with some financial help from his family, to open his first store. Then he opened fourteen more. Then Sam had an even bigger idea. He wanted to build large stores in small towns and reduce the price of everything they stocked. Although other businessmen and potential partners laughed at him, this entrepreneur with humble beginnings used his resourcefulness to create Walmart, which would become the largest company in the world"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Who was Sam Walton? -- Farm life -- Salesman and scout -- Sports star -- Big man on campus -- Getting to work -- Sam the storekeeper -- Life in Bentonville -- The first Wal-Mart -- Richest man in America -- Mr. Sam leads the cheers

Target audience

juvenile

Classification