Albert Einstein: Young Thinker

by Marie Hammontree

Book Overview

Albert Einstein is a household name synonymous with genius around the world. His work unlocked mysteries of the universe and also impacted everyday conveniences like remote controls and televisions. And while most are familiar with Einstein's adult wisdom (and wild hair), do you know what he was like as a child?

From his passion for music--he played both the violin and the piano--to his early curiosity for understanding the mysteries of science,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0020418604
• ISBN13: 9780020418603
• Release Date: October 1986
• Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Engages 10-yr old

My 10-yr old granddaughter was engaged by this biography of Albert Einstein. She was struck by the fact that Einstein was considered dull as a student. She knew of him only as a brilliant mathematician. She is inspired by the story of a boy who appeared to be unsuccessful in grade school and yet who made a huge success of his later life by pursuing his passion. She loved the book.

Einstein's Childhood

This is a very nice children's biography of Albert Einstein. It provides a good portrait of the young man, Europe and what it might have been like to be him. Einstein was great at mathematics but poor in reading and writing. He suffered for it and almost wasn't allowed to go on to higher education because of it. Einstein worked hard and was able to enter a university in Switzerland then flee to the United States as Hitler took over many European countries. A good story for kids.

Great book

Very well written, and easy for a child to read and understand. Also quite inspirational.

Great book

This was an ultimate book about Einstein's life.