On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein
A boy rides a bicycle down a dusty road. But in his mind, he envisions himself traveling at a speed beyond imagining, on a beam of light. This brilliant mind will one day offer up some of the most revolutionary ideas ever conceived. From a boy endlessly fascinated by the wonders around him,...
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A boy rides a bicycle down a dusty road. But in his mind, he envisions himself traveling at a speed beyond imagining, on a beam of light. This brilliant mind will one day offer up some of the most revolutionary ideas ever conceived. From a boy endlessly fascinated by the wonders around him, Albert Einstein ultimately grows into a man of genius recognized the world over for profoundly illuminating our understanding of the universe. Jennifer Berne and Vladimir Radunsky invite the reader to travel along with Einstein on a journey full of curiosity, laughter, and scientific discovery. Parents and children alike will appreciate this moving story of the powerful difference imagination can make in any life.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780811872355 (0811872351)
ASIN: 811872351
Publish date: April 23rd 2013
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Pages no: 56
Edition language: English
Reading this book reminded me of an early Apple computer poster campaign that featured pictures of famous people like Gandhi and John Lennon with the simple caption, "Think Different." Einstein was also featured on a poster. In this delightful picture book biography, Berne's text and Radunsky's illu...
I really like the idea of a picture book biography of Albert Einstein. It is interesting to ponder Albert's life as a small child, and consider the characteristics that defined him as such a unique human being. Albert's insatiable ability to question, examine and ponder the unknown lead to dramatic ...