Who Was Sam Walton?

Who Was . . . ? Series

by James Buckley Jr., Ted Hammond (Illustrator)

The story of a department-store trainee who became the richest man in America and owner of the biggest retail store in the Walmart.

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.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, Childrens, History

112 pages, Paperback

Published November 5, 2019

About the author

In addition to his work as a professional editor, James Buckley, Jr., is also the author of many books on American sports that are geared toward young fans and budding athletes.

Buckley, who has founded a company called Shoreline Publishing Group to produce books for reluctant readers, maintains that sports are far more than simple hobbies or ways to burn off excess energy.

Reviews

[Olivia]

I love the Whohq books!

[Brenda Klaassen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Because I did not know much of the background of Wal-Mart and Sam Walton, I decided to give this book a read. I learned that for most of my shopping life Sam was already dead. The ideas and work ethic that started the Wal-Mart business is not evident anymore in the real-life stores. The children and grandchildren that run Wal-Mart now a days just are in the business to make themselves richer. I had not realized that Sam had been an officer during WWII because he had ROTC training. The book did provide some interesting facts like I had not realized Sam had worked for J.C. Penney. I did know before reading this that at one time Sam had owned a "Ben Franklin 5 & Dime." I will suggest this book to some of the younger patrons.

[Richard Jackson]

I don't usually post a comment, but I have to call out a mistake in the book where they mention World War I and they say Japan and Italy entered on the side of Germany. That's World War II they're thinking of. Japan and Italy had limited involvement in World War I, but it was on the side of Britain and America.

While Sam Walton was a hardworking guy with a vision that changed shopping around the world, there was a lot of padding in the book to get it to 100 pages. A lot of sidebar articles to pad the book out.

[North Landesman · Rating 1 out of 5]

I found Sam pretty boring. He was a nice guy who tried to save people money. He liked the boy scouts. That seems to be about it. None of the Union busting or low wages? I expected Who Was to be a critical of its subjects as it usually is. Onto Che as a palate cleanser next.

[Mrs. M · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't think you can go wrong with reading any of the WhoHQ books. They provide just enough information about a person's life for you to really get the picture of WHO they were.

I learned a lot of things about Sam Walton that I hadn't known before!

[Elina · Rating 4 out of 5]

He was the first person who found Walmart though he had a hard life he still made the largest company in the whole wide World 1 intresting fact he was born when the great depression had happend thatsWhy I said he had a really hard life but he. went through it and made Walmart.

[Jaimie O'Dell · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to like this book and Sam seemed like a really great guy but it was just a boring read.

[Nathaniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it.

[Caleb · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was pretty good.

[Ryan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Crazy life, dry book

[Vani Ghanate · Rating 5 out of 5]

A concise biography of Sam Walton!

[Kenneth Flusche · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series for young readers. and SAM is a special American

[Dana Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good history of the man, but zero criticism of the oppressive empire that he built.

[Selenia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great biography about a really hardworking gentleman. Love this series!

[Martin Ewell · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was cool to see the creator of Walmart you go to stores and don’t even think of who thought of the idea it was good book and I learned some stuff and I like cheeper stuff.🥇🏆📗🇱🇷

[Bode · Rating 4 out of 5]

my favorite character was Sam Walton because he crated my favorite store

my favorite part was when world war one because it was super interesting

[Dan · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was an interesting book to read. I learned quite a lot about the Walton family.

[Stasia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read about old fashioned character in business!!

[EmberJenn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was not as interesting as some of the other Who Was? series books. Still, if a child is interested in where Walmart came from, it's a decent read.

[Emerson · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good book! If you are wanting to read about Sam Walton read this book! You will learn about the guy who may have invited your grocery store??? Walmart or Sam’s club????🛒🛒🛒🛒🍔🍔🍔🍔🍜

[Charlotte · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked learning more about Sam Walton. People who like people seem like they have some good advantages. I'm trying to learn more from them.

[Mary-Michael Twedt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love ❤️ 💗 😘 this book 📕 📖 ☝🏼 1️⃣ one of my favorites I have read in along time . Gives you a good 👍🏼 😊 😌 breakdown of Sam Walton himself and his store 🏬,Walmart .

[Rachael Mata · Rating 5 out of 5]

had to do a book report

It was fast and easy to read

Super fascinating and fun to read and interesting
Easy biography to do, siya

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating short biography of the life of Sam Walton, founder of Walmart. He accomplished his goal to sell merchandise that people need at the lowest possible price.

[Cate · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting biography on the founder of Walmart. Recommended for anyone who wants a light read biography.

[Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was interesting to read about how a five-and-dime store became a massive corporation.

[Carrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite who was 🧁😀🥳🤩