Albert Einstein, Kathleen Krull
Albert Einstein, Kathleen Krull
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Albert Einstein

Author: Kathleen Krull

Narrator: Tavia Gilbert

Unabridged: 2 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/17/2020


Synopsis

Albert Einstein: his name has become a synonym for genius. His wild case of bedhead and playful sense of humor made him a media superstar—the first, maybe only, scientist-celebrity.He wasn’t much for lab work—in fact he had a tendency to blow up experiments. What he liked to do was think—not in words, but in “thought experiments.” What was the result of all his thinking? Nothing less than the overturning of Newtonian physics.Once again, Kathleen Krull delivers a witty and astute look at one of the true Giants of Science, and the turbulent times in which he lived.

About Kathleen Krull

Kathleen Krull garnered starred reviews and awards for her many books. The Children's Book Guild of Washington, DC, honored her with its Nonfiction Award for her body of work that "has contributed significantly to the quality of nonfiction for children." She lived in San Diego, California. Learn more about her online at www.kathleenkrull.com.

About Tavia Gilbert

Tavia Gilbert is a producer, narrator, writer, and stage and film actor. A six-time Audie nominee and multiple Earphones and Parents' Choice Award winner, she has narrated more than 350 multi-cast and single-voice audiobooks.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Annette

The Giants of Science biography series for middle-grade brings Albert Einstein, a man who changed notions of space and time. Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879 in Ulm, Germany, to Jewish family. He was a temperamental child, throwing things. He started talking much later than most children. H......more

Goodreads review by Loree

Kathleen Krull’s ALBERT EINSTEIN is a must read, I think, for anyone (not just kids!) with an interest in Mr. Albert Einstein. We all know the man was a genius; his name has actually become synonymous with the term. And most people realize he devised the formula E=mc2. But do you know what this formu......more

When albert einstein was young he was very poor and got kicked out of school. but still he was one of the most brilliant people who has ever existed. he also hated war, he was a peace-loving person.but still he work went to the most destructive bomb ever. he was very shy and hated attention.......more

Goodreads review by Jessica

Krull, Kathleen. (2009). Albert Einstein. New York, New York: Viking. Junior Book Log: Informational. SLJ and Kirkus Starred Book Review Wow. This was probably the best non-fiction book I have perhaps ever read. It spans Albert Einstein's lifetime, giving us a in-depth look at his evolution into the f......more

In this informational novel the author tells a story about the unique scientist Albert Einstein. Different theories, challenges and achievements were explained throughout the novel. Albert Einstein is now known as the scientist that has shaped our understanding of physics. Little did people know, ho......more


Quotes

“This series launches with an impressive start.” Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Leonardo Da Vinci

“A multifaceted portrait of a genius.” School Library Journal (starred review) on Isaac Newton

“[A] lucid and thoughtful examination of Freud’s life work and legacy.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on Sigmund Freud

“Another top-notch scientific biography in the outstanding Giants of Science series…This offering manages to take a wildly complex subject—atomic physics—and render it comprehensible to the child reader.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on Marie Curie

“Another standout in a uniformly stellar series.” Kirkus Reviews

“[An] engrossing and remarkably accessible biography.” The Horn Book