Albert Einstein

✍ Scribed by Wil Mara (Author), Charlotte Ager (Illustrator)

• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Limited DK, a Division of Penguin Random House LLC
• Year: 2019
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 130
• Series: DK Life Stories
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

In this kids' biography, follow the remarkable life story of Albert Einstein, whose legendary genius and creative imagination made him one of the world's most famous thinkers.

Albert Einstein is known as one of the most brilliant people in history. His many theories and discoveries changed the way scientists think and work, and the way in which we look at and understand things. Learn all about Einstein's family and education, his travels and troubles, and the special compass he was given as a young boy that first set him on the path to questioning the world around him.

This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series every teacher and librarian will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.
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✦ Table of Contents

Contents......Page 8
Chapter 1 Smart from the start......Page 10
Chapter 2 School days......Page 20
Chapter 3 The patent clerk......Page 32
Chapter 4 The miracle year......Page 42
Chapter 5 The academic......Page 52
Chapter 6 A Household name......Page 64
Chapter 7 A man without a country......Page 76
Chapter 8 Albert the American......Page 86
Chapter 9 The Manhattan Project......Page 94
Chapter 10 Final years......Page 104
Albert’s Family Tree......Page 113
Timeline......Page 114
Quiz......Page 118
Who’s who?......Page 121
Glossary......Page 122
Index......Page 126
Acknowledgments......Page 130