Title: On A BEAM of Light – A Story of Albert Einstein

Author: Jennifer Berne

Illustrator: Vladimir Radunsky

Published: April 23, 2013 – Chronicle Books – Biography, Non-Fiction

http://www.chroniclekids.com

Ages:  6 – 9 years

Grade Level: 1 – 4

Lexile Measure: 680L

Themes/Topics:  Science, physics, technology, curiosity, imagination, thinking differently

Opening:

“Over 100 years ago, as the stars swirled in the sky, as the Earth circled the sun, as the March winds blew through a little town by a river, a baby boy was born. His parents named him Albert. Albert turned one year old. And didn’t say a word. Albert turned two. And he didn’t say a word. Albert turned three. And hardly said a word at all.”

Brief Synopsis: A curious, imaginative, young boy, who barely speaks as a child and isn’t like the all the other students, nor does he want to be, grows into one of the most genius minds that changes life as we know it. A celebration of Einstein’s curiosity and genius will pique the interest of any budding scientist. A must have book for every classroom and home of the precocious child.

Why I Like This Book: An amazing way to bring the life and work of Albert Einstein alive to children.  What a perfect introduction to the young reader about the famous physicist who never stopped questioning the world around him. The whimsical illustrations illuminate each page, and it shines a light on the underlying message the story shares about the value of the imagination and how that should be nourished and not crushed. An awakening of the senses and a fascinating read!

Click the link for the book trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_mKsbGZ_t8

Extensions for the book: 

Primary & Upper Elementary/Secondary

http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/lsps07.sci.phys.energy.lplightmoves/how-light-moves/

https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/on-a-beam-of-light-activity-pack-11114969

https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/on-a-beam-of-light-activity-pack-11114969

You might want to also check out this link for more information regarding the book’s author & illustrator. https://delightfulchildrensbooks.com/2013/10/28/on-a-beam-of-light/

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