written For Young Adult Readers, This Biography Of Einstein Includes Basic Summaries Of Some Of His Most Famous Scientific Theories Along With The Story Of His Life And Career. B&w Photos Of Einstein Taken Throughout His Life Illustrate The Volume, Which Is Oversize: 9.25x11.25. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, Or
judy Crowder - Children's Literature
everyone's Heard About Albert Einstein And His Famous Formula Of Relativity. Certainly, His Name And Picture Are Instantly Recognizable. But What About The Person? How Did He Grow Up To Be Inspired By Physics? Who Were His Family And Friends? How Did He Handle Being More Famous Than Some Sports Figures Or Movie Stars? Whom Did He Admire? This Thoughtful, Well Researched And Finely Written Biography Introduces An Einstein Young Readersor Adultsmay Not Know: The Boy Who Barley Passed School Subjects That Bored Him, The Caring Father, The Passionate Violinist, The Pacifist Who Must Face The Dilemma Of Whether War Or Hitler's Fascism Was The Lesser Evil. Photo Illustrations Are Breathtaking, Often Sepia-toned, With Photographs Of The Man Against A Background Of Important Documents That Defined His Lifehis Hand-written Notes, His School-leaving Certificate, His American Citizenship Document. Most Poignant Is The Photograph, Taken At The Time Of His Death, Of His Cluttered Desk And Office. This Is An Important Book About The Person Whom time Magazine Named The Most Important Scientist Of The Twentieth Century, The Man Who Said, Imagination Is More Important Then Knowledge. Knowledge Is Limited, Imagination Encircles The World. A Chronology, Extensive Resources List And Index Are Included. This Is A Must-have For Private, Classroom, School And Public Libraries. 2005, The National Geographic Society, Ages 12 Up.
Categories:
- Children's Books
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Physics
- Science, Nature & How It Works
Publisher : National Geographic Kids
Author : Delano, Marfe Ferguson
Language : English
Edition : Illustrated
Published :2005-02-22
Number Of Pages : 64
Binding : Hardcover
ISBN-10 : 0792295447
ISBN-13 : 9780792295440
Item weight : 1.2 lb
Dimensions : 0.5 in x 9.2 in x 10.9 in
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