On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein

It is impossible when starting this section without talking about Berne’s “On a Beam of Light”. With a perfect 5 rating on Amazon, it’s a perfect book for children because it lets them identify with a central figure in mathematics, Albert Einstein, as a curious, imaginative, young boy who questions everything around him and grows up to become one of the most brilliant minds in history. More than that, people also have compliments for the writing style and tone of voice that captures the reader’s attention.

This book uses a perfect style of illustration - somewhat childlike and mirroring sketches and doodles like Einstein might have made when hammering out his theories - to depict biographical details from the life of Albert Einstein and packs a deceptively impressive amount of great information. The book like his comfortable baggy trousers, sweaters, and socklessness for thinking - into the small package of a picture book. Everyone! This is a book that should be available in every math classroom, and if it’s not, then as a parent you can definitely buy it for your child.

Link to buy: www.amazon.com/Beam-Light-Story-Albert-Einstein/dp/145215211X