Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity: Words That Changed the World

Product Description

Understand how Einstein came to write the most famous equation in history and see how the world was changed forever.

Broken into 10 bite-sized chapters, this step-by-step journey through Einstein’s mind takes his original manuscripts and makes them accessible to budding scientists everywhere.

From School Library Journal

Gr 7 Up-Wilkinson provides balanced clarity for upper middle school and high school students studying Albert Einstein’s groundbreaking discoveries and significant contributions to the physics field. The approachable explanations and examples show how Einstein’s theory of relativity continues to influence physicists’ who are working to better understand the universe. The text first establishes the physics concepts accepted before Einstein began his work. Then, Wilkinson presents the factors that informed Einstein’s discoveries in a comprehensive format. Text boxes with small type spotlight additional information, which sometimes disrupts the flow of the prose. However, Lewis’s detailed illustrations help readers understand the concepts. The shading and dimensionality are cleanly constructed through a bold yellow and purple color scheme, featuring strong lines and layering similar to woodcut printmaking. A table of contents and a glossary complete the chronological explanation of Einstein’s discoveries. VERDICT An engaging, impressively illustrated title for middle and high school students who want to understand Einstein’s theory of relativity and the complexities of his discoveries.-Rachel Mulligan, Pennsylvania State Univ.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Review

“This book is a brilliant jumping off point for anybody interested in Einstein and physics. Whilst pitched at a relatively young audience, there are, by necessity, some complicated concepts in here but they’re greatly simplified for beginners in the field. The book will be of use to anybody with a passing interest in relativity and helpful to any child studying Eintstein during their compulsory education. The artwork in the book is excellent; affording a deeper understanding of what the text is explaining. If you have an inquisitive child this is a great place to start.”
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About the Author

Carl Wilkinson is a writer and editor with over 20 years’ experience.

James Weston Lewis graduated in 2007 from the University of West England, where he focused on woodcut and linocut printmaking. His background in this area heavily influences his illustration, which combines simple block colours with intricate detail.