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A boy rides a bicycle down a dusty road. But in his mind he imagines himself traveling at a speed beyond imagining, on a beam of light.

In that brilliant mind will one day be born some of the most revolutionary ideas ever conceived. From a boy endlessly distracted by the wonder of the world, Albert Einstein grew into a man who would embody genius, and would shine a profound light on our understanding of our universe.

Jennifer Berne and Vladimir Radunsky invite the reader to travel along with Einstein, on a journey full of curiosity, laughter, and science that shows the powerful difference imagination can make in any life.

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Jennifer Berne

Jennifer Berne

Jennifer Berne is the award-winning author of the biography Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau. After a successful career in advert... See more
Vladimir Radunsky

Vladimir Radunsky

Vladimir Radunsky has published more than thirty books for children. They have been translated into many languages, received numerous awards, and ha... See more

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Reviews

Redeemed Reader

The Secret Lives of Scientists
Reviewed by Janie Cheaney
Despite the title, this is not a story of Einstein; it’s the story, from birth and toddlerhood and unremarkable school career to revolutionizing the study of physics....

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Kirkus Reviews

On a Beam of Light
For today’s curious children, this intriguing and accessible blend of words and pictures will provide a splendid...

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