Steve Jobs: The childhood of a great inventor ❚ All products were chosen independently by our editorial team. This guide contains affiliate links and we may receive a commission for purchases made. Please read our affiliates FAQ page to find out more. This competition is now closed Steve Jobs: The childhood of a great inventor In this extract from Kid Innovators Robin Stevenson tells the story of a creative, rebellious child who grew up to change the world with the iPhone. Advertisement Steve Jobs is best known for Mac computers, iPhones, and iPads, but his innovative ideas also transformed the music, movie, and digital-publishing industries. As an adult, he was both brilliant and difficult. Even as a small child, he wanted to do things his own way.