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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
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.
56 pages· 1,161 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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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
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.5
out of 7
6.0
“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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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.5
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 157835
Publication
- Published
- April 23, 2013
- First published
- April 1, 2013
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780811872355
- LCCN
- 2011004026
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