Dolley Madison: America's First Lady Book

• Book summary
-Albert Einstein was left without his grandfather at an early age, who was his idol. He was a brilliant man who initiated 20th-century science with his general theory of relativity. He was born in Ulm, Germany. His parents supported Einstein in everything he did. He learned independence early, and did not like school initially. Though, he went along to attend the Swiss Federal institute of Technology. After college he hit some struggles financially, with his love life, and family issues. He spent the rest of his time studying and creating more profound theories. He became a renown, Nobel Prize winner, and still continued to use his brilliant mind creating more theories.

• Grade level, interest level, Lexile
-3rd-6th grade

• Appropriate classroom use (subject area)
-Use during reading circle or while introducing Alberta Einstein.

• Individual students who might benefit from reading
-Students that are interested in math and theorists like Einstein.

• Small group use (literature circles)
-Have students analyze the events in his life and come to the conclusion that they are also capable of anything. Talk about his struggles and accomplishments.

• Whole class use (read aloud)
-After reading, have students analyze the events in his life.

• Related books in genre/subject or content area
-"Isaac Newton" written by National Geographic is a good follow up book especially if students are interested in learning in mathematical theorists. Good introduction books.

• Multimedia connections
-Available in hardcover or paperback.