Who Was Albert Einstein? by Jess Brallier (English) Paperback Book

Description: Who Was Albert Einstein? by Jess Brallier, Who HQ, Robert Andrew Parker Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein but what exactly did he do? How much do kids really know about Albert Einstein besides the funny hair and genius label? For instance, do they know that he was expelled from school as a kid? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein-but what exactly did he do? How much do kids really know about Albert Einstein besides the funny hair and genius label? For instance, do they know that he was expelled from school as a kid? Finally, heres the story of Albert Einsteins life, told in a fun, engaging way that clearly explores the world he lived in and changed. Author Biography Jess Brallier is the publisher of Planet Dexter and the author of more than 20 books. He lives in Reading, MA. Promotional A series of illustrated biographies for young readers featuring significant historical figures, including artists, scientists, and world leaders. Excerpt from Book Who Was Albert Einstein? Who Was Albert Einstein? Who Was Albert Einstein? "For an idea that does not at first seem insane, there is no hope." --Albert Einstein Did you know that Albert Einstein was a very poor student who got kicked out of school? Well, he was. Yet he was one of the most brilliant people that the world has ever known. Did you know that Albert was a peace-loving person who hated war? Well, he was. Yet his work led to the creation of the most destructive bomb ever. Did you know that Albert was shy and hated publicity and attention? Yet he was a media superstar. Even now, fifty years after his death, Hollywood still makes movies about him--and T-shirts, coffee mugs, and posters are decorated with pictures of his famous face. Who was Albert Einstein? You are about to find out. Chapter 1 Born to Think "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." --Albert Einstein Albert Einstein made his entrance into the world on March 14, 1879, in Ulm, Germany. He certainly didnt seem like an extraordinary child. He was chubby and pale with thick, black hair. He was so quiet and shy that his parents worried that there was something wrong with him. They took Albert to doctors. "He doesnt talk," his parents explained. The doctors found nothing wrong. The story goes that Albert didnt speak a word until he was three or four years old. Then suddenly, over supper one night, he said, "The soup is too hot." Greatly relieved, his parents asked why he had never said anything before. "Because," little Albert replied, "up to now, everything has been fine." Is this story true? Theres no proof. Most boys his age played soldier and other rough-and-tumble games. Not Albert. When Albert saw real soldiers marching with their blank faces, they frightened him. Albert preferred to stay by himself and daydream. He enjoyed playing with blocks and building houses out of playing cards--some of them were fourteen stories high. His parents continued to worry about their lonely and quiet son. They took him to more doctors. "Could there be something wrong with his brain?" his parents asked. Once again, doctors found nothing wrong with the boy. It was just his nature. He was quiet. He was a thinker. Alberts father and uncle had a business that sold batteries, generators, and wire. Electricity fascinated Albert. It was invisible, powerful, and dangerous. Electricity was like some mysterious secret. Albert pestered his father and uncle with lots of questions. How fast is electricity? Is there a way to see it? Whats it made of? If theres electricity, could there be other strange and mysterious forces in the universe? Albert enjoyed thinking about a world beyond the one that could be seen or explained. As he later said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." Details ISBN0448424967 Author Robert Andrew Parker Short Title WHO WAS ALBERT EINSTEIN Pages 112 Language English Illustrator Robert Andrew Parker ISBN-10 0448424967 ISBN-13 9780448424965 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2002 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience Age 8-12 Imprint Grosset and Dunlap DOI 10.1604/9780448424965 US Release Date 2002-02-18 UK Release Date 2002-02-18 Publisher Grosset and Dunlap Series Who Was? Publication Date 2002-02-18 DEWEY 530.092 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2002-02-17 AU Release Date 2002-02-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:3551300;

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