Albert Einstein by Saviour Pirotta

Albert Einstein by Saviour Pirotta

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Describes the life and career of Albert Einstein, including simplified explanations of the General and Special Theories of Relativity and an analysis of his legacy and contribution to science. This book compares the world before and after the life of the scientist - giving an impression of their impact and legacy.

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Albert Einstein by Saviour Pirotta

This title describes the life and career of Albert Einstein, including simplified explanations of the General and Special Theories of Relativity and an analysis of his legacy and contribution to science. It compares the world before and after the life of the scientist - giving the clearest possible impression of their impact and legacy. Dramatic narrative passages describe the flashes of inspiration, the behind-the-scenes tensions that led to great discoveries. It features panels, which explain the science behind the discoveries, and quotation boxes, which present extracts from letters, diaries and notebooks.
'A superb series..These books would be excellent both for a library and for children and teachers to read as part of a science course.' -- TES 20030110
Saviour Pirotta has written over 60 books for children, ranging from picture and information books to novels, including Turtle Bay (Frances Lincoln) which has been commended by the American Booksellers Magazine and the National Council for Social Studies. He has recently written several titles in the Deep in the Rainforest and Little Bees series for Hodder Wayland, as well as numerous storybooks. He was born in Malta and is a trained chef.
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ISBN 13 9780750231046
ISBN 10 0750231041
Title Albert Einstein
Author Saviour Pirotta
Series Scientists Who Made History
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Year published 2001-08-16
Number of pages 48
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.