Author: Shulamith Levey Oppenheim
Publisher: Tradewind Books
ISBN: 1896580319
Category : Compass
Languages : en
Pages : 4
Book Description
Illustrated by George Juhasz One day, a boy named Theo is called into the Living room by his parents to meet the most famous man alive.' When Theo and Professor Einstein go out for a sail on Theo's small boat, the Professor unexpectedly loses his compass overboard. Fortunately, Theo manages to save the day - along with the compass! Written by a personal friend of Albert Einstein's, this beautifully illustrated text offers insight into the mysteries of physics that inspired Einstein's quest to understand the forces of nature.'
Rescuing Einstein's Compass
Author: Shulamith Levey Oppenheim
Publisher: Tradewind Books
ISBN: 1896580319
Category : Compass
Languages : en
Pages : 4
Book Description
Illustrated by George Juhasz One day, a boy named Theo is called into the Living room by his parents to meet the most famous man alive.' When Theo and Professor Einstein go out for a sail on Theo's small boat, the Professor unexpectedly loses his compass overboard. Fortunately, Theo manages to save the day - along with the compass! Written by a personal friend of Albert Einstein's, this beautifully illustrated text offers insight into the mysteries of physics that inspired Einstein's quest to understand the forces of nature.'
Publisher: Tradewind Books
ISBN: 1896580319
Category : Compass
Languages : en
Pages : 4
Book Description
Illustrated by George Juhasz One day, a boy named Theo is called into the Living room by his parents to meet the most famous man alive.' When Theo and Professor Einstein go out for a sail on Theo's small boat, the Professor unexpectedly loses his compass overboard. Fortunately, Theo manages to save the day - along with the compass! Written by a personal friend of Albert Einstein's, this beautifully illustrated text offers insight into the mysteries of physics that inspired Einstein's quest to understand the forces of nature.'
Einstein's Compass
Author: Grace Allison
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998830889
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
"How did Albert Einstein come up with his world-changing theories of light and time? Did he explore spiritual realms and other dimensions, go back to an ancient lifetime on Atlantis, and escape the clutches of a giant evil, human-dragon who was after his compass? Did his supernatural compass guide his discoveries?"--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998830889
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
"How did Albert Einstein come up with his world-changing theories of light and time? Did he explore spiritual realms and other dimensions, go back to an ancient lifetime on Atlantis, and escape the clutches of a giant evil, human-dragon who was after his compass? Did his supernatural compass guide his discoveries?"--
On a Beam of Light
Author: Jennifer Berne
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452113092
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
A boy rides a bicycle down a dusty road. But in his mind, he envisions himself traveling at a speed beyond imagining, on a beam of light. This brilliant mind will one day offer up some of the most revolutionary ideas ever conceived. From a boy endlessly fascinated by the wonders around him, Albert Einstein ultimately grows into a man of genius recognized the world over for profoundly illuminating our understanding of the universe. Jennifer Berne and Vladimir Radunsky invite the reader to travel along with Einstein on a journey full of curiosity, laughter, and scientific discovery. Parents and children alike will appreciate this moving story of the powerful difference imagination can make in any life.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452113092
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
A boy rides a bicycle down a dusty road. But in his mind, he envisions himself traveling at a speed beyond imagining, on a beam of light. This brilliant mind will one day offer up some of the most revolutionary ideas ever conceived. From a boy endlessly fascinated by the wonders around him, Albert Einstein ultimately grows into a man of genius recognized the world over for profoundly illuminating our understanding of the universe. Jennifer Berne and Vladimir Radunsky invite the reader to travel along with Einstein on a journey full of curiosity, laughter, and scientific discovery. Parents and children alike will appreciate this moving story of the powerful difference imagination can make in any life.
Albert Einstein
Author: Dana Meachen Rau
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780756504168
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A brief biography of Albert Einstein and his contributions to the worlds of science and physics.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780756504168
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A brief biography of Albert Einstein and his contributions to the worlds of science and physics.
Albert Einstein
Author: Jeremy Bernstein
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195092759
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Examines the personality as well as the thought process which led this physicist to his discoveries which have helped shape our understanding of the natural world.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195092759
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Examines the personality as well as the thought process which led this physicist to his discoveries which have helped shape our understanding of the natural world.
Odd Boy Out
Author: Don Brown
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547349955
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
When he was born, Albert was a peculiar, fat baby with an unusually big and misshaped head. When he was older, he hit his sister, bothered his teachers, and didn’t have many friends. But in the midst of all of this, Albert was fascinated with solving puzzles and fixing scientific problems. The ideas Albert Einstein came up with during his childhood as an odd boy out were destined to change the way we know and understand the world around us . . .
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547349955
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
When he was born, Albert was a peculiar, fat baby with an unusually big and misshaped head. When he was older, he hit his sister, bothered his teachers, and didn’t have many friends. But in the midst of all of this, Albert was fascinated with solving puzzles and fixing scientific problems. The ideas Albert Einstein came up with during his childhood as an odd boy out were destined to change the way we know and understand the world around us . . .
My Einstein
Author: John Brockman
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1400079500
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
In this fascinating volume, today’s foremost scientists discuss their own versions and visions of Einstein: how he has influenced their worldviews, their ideas, their science, and their professional and personal lives. These twenty-four essays are a testament to the power of scientific legacy and are essential reading for scientist and layperson alike.Contributors include:• Roger Highfield on the Einstein myth• John Archibald Wheeler on his meetings with Einstein• Gino C. Segrè, Lee Smolin, and Anton Zeilinger on Einstein’s difficulties with quantum theory• Leon M. Lederman on the special theory of relativity• Frank J. Tipler on why Einstein should be seen as a scientific reactionary rather than a scientific revolutionary
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1400079500
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
In this fascinating volume, today’s foremost scientists discuss their own versions and visions of Einstein: how he has influenced their worldviews, their ideas, their science, and their professional and personal lives. These twenty-four essays are a testament to the power of scientific legacy and are essential reading for scientist and layperson alike.Contributors include:• Roger Highfield on the Einstein myth• John Archibald Wheeler on his meetings with Einstein• Gino C. Segrè, Lee Smolin, and Anton Zeilinger on Einstein’s difficulties with quantum theory• Leon M. Lederman on the special theory of relativity• Frank J. Tipler on why Einstein should be seen as a scientific reactionary rather than a scientific revolutionary
Albert Einstein Speaking
Author: R.J. Gadney
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 1786890488
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Princeton. New Jersey. 14th March 1954 'Albert Einstein speaking.' 'Who?' asks the girl on the telephone. 'I'm sorry,' she says. 'I have the wrong number.' 'You have the right number,' Albert says. From a wrong number to a friendship that would impact both their lives, Albert Einstein Speaking begins with two unlikely friends - the world's most respected scientist and a schoolgirl from New Jersey. From their first conversation Mimi Beaufort had a profound effect on Einstein and brought him, in his final years, back to life. In turn he let her into his world. Albert Einstein Speaking is the story of an incredible friendship, and of a remarkable life. The son of an electrician in nineteenth-century Germany, Albert Einstein went on to become one of the twentieth century's most influential scientists and the most famous face in the world. This riotous, charming and moving novel spans almost a century of European history and shines a light on the real man behind the myth.
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 1786890488
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Princeton. New Jersey. 14th March 1954 'Albert Einstein speaking.' 'Who?' asks the girl on the telephone. 'I'm sorry,' she says. 'I have the wrong number.' 'You have the right number,' Albert says. From a wrong number to a friendship that would impact both their lives, Albert Einstein Speaking begins with two unlikely friends - the world's most respected scientist and a schoolgirl from New Jersey. From their first conversation Mimi Beaufort had a profound effect on Einstein and brought him, in his final years, back to life. In turn he let her into his world. Albert Einstein Speaking is the story of an incredible friendship, and of a remarkable life. The son of an electrician in nineteenth-century Germany, Albert Einstein went on to become one of the twentieth century's most influential scientists and the most famous face in the world. This riotous, charming and moving novel spans almost a century of European history and shines a light on the real man behind the myth.
The Intuitive Compass
Author: Francis Cholle
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118077547
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
A dynamic new way to understand intuition, already implemented around the world at top companies and business schools Neuroscience shows that instinct has a leading role in complex decision-making, yet imaginative play is the most direct means of activating our creativity and problem-solving abilities. Based on over 20 years of Cholle's wide-ranging professional experience and insights, The Intuitive Compass offers a fascinating new approach to innovative problem-solving, decision-making, and sustainable value creation. Through a concept known as Intuitive Intelligence, Cholle shows how anyone can improve creative brainpower by harnessing the balance between reason and instinct. Explores the tension between linear efficiency and random play, and the synergy between reason and instinct Helps us realize our natural tendencies to think holistically, think paradoxically, notice the unusual, or lead by influence Shows these tenets in action through case studies of the luxury house Hermes, Paris; Google and its paradoxical work culture; Virgin America, and its ability to notice the unusual about what matters for consumers and exert leadership in its industry The Intuitive Compass shows how to thrive within chaos and offers actionable information for reinventing our path to sustainable success.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118077547
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
A dynamic new way to understand intuition, already implemented around the world at top companies and business schools Neuroscience shows that instinct has a leading role in complex decision-making, yet imaginative play is the most direct means of activating our creativity and problem-solving abilities. Based on over 20 years of Cholle's wide-ranging professional experience and insights, The Intuitive Compass offers a fascinating new approach to innovative problem-solving, decision-making, and sustainable value creation. Through a concept known as Intuitive Intelligence, Cholle shows how anyone can improve creative brainpower by harnessing the balance between reason and instinct. Explores the tension between linear efficiency and random play, and the synergy between reason and instinct Helps us realize our natural tendencies to think holistically, think paradoxically, notice the unusual, or lead by influence Shows these tenets in action through case studies of the luxury house Hermes, Paris; Google and its paradoxical work culture; Virgin America, and its ability to notice the unusual about what matters for consumers and exert leadership in its industry The Intuitive Compass shows how to thrive within chaos and offers actionable information for reinventing our path to sustainable success.
Albie's First Word
Author: Jacqueline Tourville
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
ISBN: 0307978958
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
Here’s a beautiful historical fiction picture book—perfect for the Common Core—that provides a rare glimpse into the early childhood of Albert Einstein, the world’s most famous physicist. Three-year-old Albie has never said a single word. When his worried mother and father consult a doctor, he advises them to expose little Albie to new things: a trip to the orchestra, an astronomy lecture, a toy boat race in the park. But though Albie dances with excitement at each new experience, he remains silent. Finally, the thoughtful, quiet child witnesses something so incredible, he utters his very first word: “Why?” Kids, parents, and teachers will be delighted and reassured by this joyous story of a child who develops a bit differently than others. "More than a distinctive introduction to Albert Einstein, this book promotes both understanding of difference and scientific curiosity." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
ISBN: 0307978958
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
Here’s a beautiful historical fiction picture book—perfect for the Common Core—that provides a rare glimpse into the early childhood of Albert Einstein, the world’s most famous physicist. Three-year-old Albie has never said a single word. When his worried mother and father consult a doctor, he advises them to expose little Albie to new things: a trip to the orchestra, an astronomy lecture, a toy boat race in the park. But though Albie dances with excitement at each new experience, he remains silent. Finally, the thoughtful, quiet child witnesses something so incredible, he utters his very first word: “Why?” Kids, parents, and teachers will be delighted and reassured by this joyous story of a child who develops a bit differently than others. "More than a distinctive introduction to Albert Einstein, this book promotes both understanding of difference and scientific curiosity." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred