On a Beam of Light, Jennifer Berne
On a Beam of Light, Jennifer Berne
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On a Beam of Light
A Story of Albert Einstein

Author: Jennifer Berne

Narrator: Rich Orlow

Unabridged: 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 01/10/2014

Synopsis

A boy rides a bicycle down a dusty road. But in his mind, he envisions himself traveling at a speed beyond imagining, on a beam of light. This brilliant mind will one day offer up some of the most revolutionary ideas ever conceived. From a boy endlessly fascinated by the wonders around him, Albert Einstein ultimately grows into a man of genius recognized the world over for profoundly illuminating our understanding of the universe. Jennifer Berne and Vladimir Radunsky invite the reader to travel along with Einstein on a journey full of curiosity, laughter, and scientific discovery. Parents and children alike will appreciate this moving story of the powerful difference imagination can make in any life.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Richie

Richie's Picks: ON A BEAM OF LIGHT: A STORY OF ALBERT EINSTEIN by Jennifer Berne and Vladimir Radunsky, Chronicle, April 2013, 56p., ISBN: 978-0-8118-7235-5 "When I was young it seemed that life was so wonderful, a miracle, oh it was beautiful, magical. And all the birds in the trees, well they'd be s......more

Goodreads review by Kristine

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." Albert Einstein This was a kindle deal of the day and I've seen it on some finalist lists for end of the year Mock Newbery clubs. That wouldn't be enough to make me jump on it, but seriously: Albert Einstein.......more

Goodreads review by Ying

Genre: Biography Copyright: 2013 The life of Albert Einstein is abnormal. He began to speak later than most children; he wondered about things that were different from his peers; his imagination usually send him to a wild world. In other people's eyes, he was a weirdo! Yet, this weirdo became a genius......more

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