Genius: A Photobiography of Albert Einstein Contributor(s): Delano, Marfe Ferguson (Author) |
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ISBN: 1426322194 ISBN-13: 9781426322198 Publisher: National Geographic Kids OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Physics - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century |
Dewey: B |
Lexile Measure: 1030 |
Series: National Geographic Photobiographies (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.8" W x 9.2" (0.45 lbs) 64 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 86358 Reading Level: 7.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: On the 100th anniversary of the publishing of the special theory of relativity, this National Geographic photobiography chronicles the life of one of the most brilliant scientists who ever lived. Through compelling text and stirring archival photographs, the author recounts Einstein's life from his privileged childhood in Austria through the crucial years during World War II, and his death 50 years ago in Princeton, New Jersey. Young readers learn about Einstein's remarkable theories that still influence technologies of today and discover the causes he passionately supported such as disarmament and civil liberties. |