Delano, M. (2005) Genius: A photobiography of Albert Einstein. New York: National Geographic. ISBN: 0792295447Plot Summary: The amazing story of Albert Einstein's life is told through both photos and text. His life began in Ulm, Germany on March 14, 1879. He was always very curious as a child. At the age of 17, Einstein hated the way of life in Germany and decided to renounce his citizenship and move out of the country. After moving to Italy to live with his family for a while, he moved to Switzerland to enroll at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. Upon graduating, he began working at the Swiss patent office, married Mileva Maric who then bore two sons. Some of Einstein's greatest accomplishments include his theory of relativity and winning the 1921 Nobel Prize in physics. The life of Einstein will surely inspire teens to think outside the box and pursue their interests.
Critical Evaluation: Readers will learn so many new things about Albert Einstein. I was surprised to find out about his role in civil rights movement. Most people know him for his theory of relativity and his expertise in physics. But readers will find out the depths of his personality and interests. I love how each photo is paired with a quote from Einstein. Each quote that is chosen is profound and memorable. The author did a fabulous job at writing a straight-forward story. The book is a quick and easy read. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning about the life of Albert Einstein.
Information about the Author: Marfe Ferguson Delano has written a dozen books for National Geographic. She currently lives in Alexandria, Virginia with her husband and two kids.
Annotation: Albert Einstein is one of the most well-known scientists that has made a tremendous impact on physics and on the world.
Genre: non-fiction, photobiography
Curriculum Ties: Science
Booktalking Ideas: List some facts about Einstein and have teens discuss their thoughts and reactions.
Reading Level/Interest Age: 9th-12th grade
Challenge Issues: none
Reason for Inclusion: This books has received several awards including the James Madison Book Award Honor and was named an ALA Notable Book.
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