91 pages
This is a very short overview of Albert Einstein's life. It's perfect for kids who need to do a book report on a real person. It starts with Albert's youth and schooling in Germany and the troubles he had getting along with his teachers. I thought it was a good case in point of how not all children learn the same. Albert was punished for being inquisitive. His school experience was so negative that he later renounced his German citizenship. It took a long time for Albert to embrace his homeland again.
This book gives a very basic, beginners explanation of Albert's scientific achievements. I thought they were described in a way that was easy to understand. It also talks about his personal life, his wives and children. Albert was sometimes so caught up in his thoughts and ideas that he neglected his family (as well as his hair and clothes) but it seemed that it was never done intentionally or meant to be hurtful. He was also very passionate about the causes he cared about. Being Jewish, he spoke out against the way the Jews were being treated in Germany and then ultimately had to flee Germany as it became more and more evident that his life was in danger. He renounced his German citizenship for a second time. He came to America where he settled in Princeton.
This is not a good choice if you're looking for a real in-depth look at the life of Albert Einstein but it's great if you want a really quick read and a brief look at his life.
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