Albert Einstein: Young Thinker (Childhood of Famous Americans Series)

by Marie Hammontree, Robert Doremus (Illustrator)

Overview

Albert Einstein is a household name synonymous with genius around the world. His work unlocked mysteries of the universe and also impacted everyday conveniences like remote controls and televisions. And while most are familiar with Einstein’s adult wisdom (and wild hair), do you know what he was like as a child?

From his passion for music—he played both the violin and the piano—to his early curiosity for understanding the mysteries of science, in this narrative biography you’ll learn all about Albert Einstein’s childhood and the influences that shaped the life of a remarkable man.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780020418603
Publisher:	Aladdin
Publication date:	10/31/1986
Series:	Childhood of Famous Americans
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	501,771
Product dimensions:	5.31(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	600L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Marie Hammontree (1913–2012) was born in Indiana and lived there her entire life. She was the author of several books, including Will and Charlie Mayo, Boy Doctors; A. P. Giannini, Boy of San Francisco; Albert Einstein, Young Thinker; Mohandas Gandhi, A Boy of Principle; and Walt Disney, Young Movie Maker.