Young albert einstein biography books

This wasn’t quite what I’d expected and I got a different take on how Einstein was as a child. I’d always thought he did poorly in all subjects (but apparently he always did well in math and well enough in music) and first began to talk much later than this book indicates. I also had no idea he felt so very alone and was a frustrated, angry, and aggressive child, although I suppose it makes sense given what we now know about his brilliant mind. However, I had a bit of a hard time liking the boy, as described in this book, although I definitely felt empathy for him and I very much admire the man he became.

I really enjoyed the illustrations; they have a wonderful quality about them.

I think this picture book biography does an excellent job of describing Einstein’s life so that it fits into picture book form. But, something was off for me, and I’m having a really hard time describing what. It has to do with his early misbehavior and some unconventional child rearing methods on his family’s part, while not saying anything else about it. I think an attempt was made to fit in too much information without providing enough depth. Maybe that’s fine. Kids will probably understand and make up their own minds about what they think of this boy/man and his life. Kids who feel like misfits for any reason, might very much appreciate this story; it’s about a misfit who grows up to have a satisfying and amazing life.

Very young children are not going to understand the import of his scientific discoveries, although they’ll get the gist. There is an author’s note and bibliography in the back of the book, which is designed for older children and adults.

I read some other reviews and upped this from 3 to 4 stars. I do think autistic kids, kids who don't fit in well with other children or their families, kids who have a passion, kids who are disinterested in some subjects and fascinated by others, and any kids who ever feel dif

By Susan B. Katz

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"This biography for beginning readers is another entry in an excellent series... Well illustrated and told, this book introduces children to the life of one of our greatest and brightest scientists." — Reader Review

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Discover the life of Albert Einstein—a story about asking questions and discovering big things for ages 6 to 9

Albert Einstein became one of the most important scientists in history for his discoveries about physics and how our universe works. Before everyone knew him as a genius, Albert was a curious kid who loved reading, learning, and experimenting with new ideas. He asked big questions and wasn't afraid to make mistakes. Explore how Albert Einstein went from being a young Jewish boy growing up in Germany to the most celebrated physicist ever.

• Independent reading—This Albert Einstein biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
• Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Albert's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
• A lasting legacy—See Albert progress from curious kid to famous scientist with a visual timeline!

How will Albert Einstein's life encourage your own curiosity about the world?

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