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Albert Einstein Brilliant Scientist (Beginner Biographies Set 2) by Amanda Doering Tourville

by Amanda Doering Tourville

Book Details

Publisher:ABDO
Published:2013-01-01
Pages:34
Format:paperback
Language:en
ISBN:1616419377

Reading Info

Age Range:7-12

About This Book

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the Nobel Prize-winning physicist whose ideas about light changed scientists' understanding of the universe.

Our Review

This biography introduces young readers to the groundbreaking physicist whose revolutionary ideas about light transformed our understanding of the universe. Through clear, accessible storytelling, children discover how this scientist's curiosity about light particles and energy laid the foundation for modern physics, earning him the Nobel Prize for his extraordinary contributions. The narrative makes complex concepts about the nature of light and relativity approachable for elementary and middle school students, showing how questioning the world can lead to remarkable discoveries.

What sets this biography apart is its ability to present sophisticated scientific concepts through the lens of a compelling personal story, making abstract ideas tangible for developing minds. Children who enjoy asking "why" and "how" will be particularly drawn to learning about the scientist's thought experiments and persistence in pursuing answers. The book successfully bridges the gap between scientific biography and accessible storytelling, leaving young readers with both knowledge about physics and inspiration about the power of curiosity.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction