On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein

by Jennifer Berne

Other authors: Vladimir Radunskey (Illustrator), Vladimir Radunsky (Illustrator)

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Biography & Autobiography. Juvenile Nonfiction. Science. HTML: 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. .… (more)

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A quick treatment of the genius of Einstein. This book, illustrated with a messy style reminiscent of Einstein's own haphazard appearance, is a very simple introduction to his work. The actual ideas that Einstein worked with are given only a sentence or two. This book mostly focuses on the idea that genius often comes with differences, and those are what made Einstein unique, and what enabled him to ferret out some of the most baffling ideas in science. Not so much a science supplement for introducing his theories, but a great book for kids who struggle with feeling different. (

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JoyfulMommy07 | Mar 5, 2024 |

IRL: Kindergarten - 3
Awards: Goodreads Choice Award 2013
Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award 2014
Mind the Gap Award 2014. (

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kpcox02 | Dec 3, 2023 |

This personalized story of Einstein gives us a view of what it might be like to grow up a little different from other people. Largely misunderstood as a child, his mind is full of thoughts and great ideas. It's a fun and easy read. (

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BeverlyKeelin | Nov 10, 2021 |

This is a great book as it has Albert Einstein as a child who is different and quirky and his mind is always wondering. He wonders about time, space, and on a beam of light. It has him grow and shows how because he had such "big" wonderings, he became one of the smartest men in the world. It encourages the need to keep questioning, to be curious, and how it is okay to be different. (

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Sstenson | Jul 26, 2021 |

Even as a very young boy, Albert Einstein was fascinated with a myriad of ideas and possibilities. Though his behavior was often questioned, he grew up to be one of the most revolutionary scientific minds of all time.

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Berne, Jennifer	Author	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Radunskey, Vladimir	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Radunsky, Vladimir	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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Biography & Autobiography. Juvenile Nonfiction. Science. HTML:

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.

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