Biography- Albert Einstein

 I am Albert Einstein 
by Brad Meltzer


Summary

I am Albert Einstein by Brad Meltzer engages readers in a biographical timeline of the life of one of the greatest minds the world has ever know. This playful text allows readers to connect with the virtues that inspired Albert Einstein's curiosity to know how the world works. 

Personal Reflection

I like how this story connects to readers that may feel out of place due to their curious nature, unusual ideas, or how they view things differently. There is a big emphasis on how we all learn differently which would make this a powerful resource for my special education classroom. The text invites students to stand out and be proud of the characteristics that make them unique. "Every single one of us is different. No one on this planet is just like you. Being different is what makes you special. So find what you love. Learn everything you can about it" (Meltzer, 2014).

Literary Elements

The factual timeline of Albert Einstein's life categorize this text as Children's Biography. The end of the story includes a direct quote and images of Albert Einstein that connect readers to his character. A historical timeline of Einstein's contributions to science make this text a credible source. Text bubbles are features giving the text a comic book quality that bring the character illustrations to life. Themes include perseverance, believing in yourself, celebrating differences, knowledge is power, and being true to yourself. 

Illustrations

Cartoon images bring the story to life and connect readers to the vocabulary within the text. Reading a picture book is as much a matter of reading the illustrations as it is reading the words (Galda, 2023). Images of Einstein as a child with his nose scrunched up, concentrating intensely on a compass connect readers with the term curious.

Activities

Albert Einstein never stopped asking questions about the world. Students can respond to the question 'What are you curious about?'  (Ex: I am curious about______________________.) Responses could then be shared with the class. Encourage students to explore their curiosities during their free time.  

Other Works by the Author



 

References

Galda, L., Liang, L. A., & Cullinan, B. E. (2023). Literature and the Child (9th ed.). Cengage Learning US. https://reader2.yuzu.com/books/9798214347752

Meltzer, B. (2022). I Am Albert Einstein. Rocky Pond Books

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