Book SummaryYoung Albert Einstein never quite fit in. He had a horrible temper but was also very focused on how things work. He never enjoyed his studies until he was introduced to math. It fascinated him. He studied math and science. He eventually grew to become one of the most famous scientists in the world.
My Thoughts
This book offers young children a great introduction to Albert Einstein and how he became a scientist. The book barely makes mention of exactly what he is famous for but as a story about a boy who becomes a scientist, it is a good book.
Library Usage
Due to its limited text and eye-catching illustrations, this book would make an excellent read-aloud for a science oriented program for elementary school students.
Journal Reviews
Publishers Weekly, October 18, 2004
"Writing in the present tense, the author shares anecdotes that reveal young Einstein's character. The writing occasionally becomes muddy when discussing Einstein's scientific thinking and discoveries, targeting the book more to kids who identify with the hero's personality traits than to those interested in the man's ideas. But Brown's narrative and appealingly quirky pen-and-ink and watercolor art effectively illuminate the eccentricities and intelligence of Einstein the boy and the man." Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
School Library Journal, October 01, 2004
"This well-crafted picture-book biography focuses on Einstein's hard-to-classify brilliance, which led to awesome scientific discoveries, but all too often left him a misunderstood outsider. Through eloquent narrative and illustration, Brown offers a thoughtful introduction to an enigmatic man. This book will pique the interest of readers with little or no knowledge of Einstein." -Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
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