On a Beam of Light

Written by Jennifer Berne · Illustrated by Vladimir Radunsky

A boy dreams of light-speed travel, destined to revolutionize our understanding of the universe.

5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 5,958 ratings

56 pages· 1,161 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· AD680L

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Bookroo's summary

Young Albert rides his bike, dreaming of light-speed travel. His boundless curiosity and imagination lead him to become a world-renowned genius, reshaping our understanding of the universe. What wonders will his mind uncover?

From the publisher

Follows the life of the famous physicist, from his early ideas to his groundbreaking theories.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 56
Words: 1,161
Reading age: 6–9
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD680L

Themes & topics

Books about famous people Books about science Books about 20th century Books about science and technology Books about science and nature

What readers & critics say

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“This book is a great introduction to both Albert Einstein and his work, and I like that. It also sweetly delivers important messages--that curiosity is powerful, that thinking about the unknown is exciting, and that you don't need to fit in to accomplish great things--and I love that. The illustrative style is simple, distinctive, and fun, and the text is concise yet powerful. I am always happy for a good non-fiction or STEM book to add to our collection, and this is a great one.”

Lauren Hancock

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