Genius (Direct Mail Edition) A Photobiography of Albert Einstein

On the 100th anniversary of the publishing of the special theory of relativity, this National Geographic photobiography chronicles the life of one of the most brilliant scientists who ever lived. Through compelling text and stirring archival photographs, the author recounts Einstein's life from his privileged childhood in Austria through the crucial years during World War II, and his death 50 years ago in Princeton, New Jersey. Young readers learn about Einstein's remarkable theories that still influence technologies of today and discover the causes he passionately supported such as disarmament and civil liberties.

Marfn++ Ferguson Delano is the author of twelve books for National Geographic, including a James Madison Book Award Honor Book. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia.