Genius: A Photobiography of Albert Einstein |
Publication Information
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Author: Delano, Marfe Ferguson |
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Title: Genius: A Photobiography of Albert Einstein |
Date: 2005 |
Publisher: National Geographic |
City: Washington, D. C. |
ISBN, paperback: 0-7922-9544-7 |
ISBN, hardback: |
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
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Family:
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Young Adult:
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Picture:
Yes |
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
biography and autobiography, photographic essay
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HSE Descriptor(s):
science
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Summary: |
This photobiography of Albert Einstein documents his celebrated scientific achievements and his lesser-known stands for freedom and opposition of tyrants from Hitler to McCarthy. The story of his family life gives insights into his pursuit of questioning and imagination. For classroom work, the book includes a chronology, resource lists for print, video, and web sites, and an index. |
Teaching Ideas: |
Teachers might want to do a K-W-L strategy to see what students already know about Einstein and then return after reading to see what they learned or what information differs. Since the book focuses on the rigid model of schooling in Germany that Einstein rebelled against, readers might contrast the German and the Swiss schools he attended. What traits, both scientific and personal, in his early life indicate what direction his life will take later. Readers might want to take one of Einstein's theories, do more research if necessary, and explain it in general terms to the class, and tell what uses it has today. |
Teaching Strategies: |
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Agree? Disagree? Why?
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/agree_disagree_why.pdf
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K-W-L Instruction Strategy
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/k_w_l.pdf
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Sketch to Stretch
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/sketch_stretch.pdf
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Venn Diagrams
http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/venn_diagrams.pdf
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