num_pages: 64
description: On the 100th anniversary of the publishing of the special theory of relativity, this National Geographic photobiography chronicles the life of one of the most brilliant scientists who ever lived. Through compelling text and stirring archival photographs, the author recounts Einstein's life from his privileged childhood in Austria through the crucial years during World War II, and his death 50 years ago in Princeton, New Jersey. Young readers learn about Einstein's remarkable theories that still influence technologies of today and discover the causes he passionately supported such as disarmament and civil liberties.
language: English
title: Genius (Direct Mail Edition): A Photobiography of Albert Einstein
titlecomplete: Genius (Direct Mail Edition): A Photobiography of Albert Einstein (Photobiographies)
characters: Albert Einstein
genres: History, Childrens, Biography, Science, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 126
series: Photobiographies
awards: awardedAt: 1136102400000
name: NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book
publisher: National Geographic Kids