Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity: Big Ideas for Curious Minds

Ages 8 to 12

Written by award-winning author Alex Woolf, this beautiful hardback guide introduces young readers to Albert Einstein's ground-breaking theory of relativity, told with accessible text and full-color illustrations.

Among the many scientific advances that have shaped our world, few have been as important, or influential, as the theory that changed the way we think about gravity, space and time. This beautifully illustrated book brings to life Einstein's radical idea - the theory of special and general relativity - for a new generation of inquisitive readers.

Bright young minds will quickly level up their understanding of physics and mathematics, thanks to the way that complex ideas are cleverly unpacked in clear, easy-to-follow language.

Readers can:

• Explore Einstein's life story, his years pondering scientific puzzles, and how he came to write the most famous equation in science: E = MC2.

• Take a tour through the great scientist's ideas and theories as they're set out in an accessible and entertaining way.

• Uncover the world in which Einstein lived, how his notions were received, and how they influenced both contemporary and later thinkers.

Lavishly illustrated by Juanita Londoño-Gaviria, this book is a wonderful way to support STEM learning and makes a wonderful gift. Perfect for readers aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Genius Ideas series introduces children to ground-breaking scientific theories from some of history's greatest minds, brought to life by delightful, full-color illustrations.Among the many scientific advances that have shaped our world, few have been as important, or influential, as the theory that changed the way we think about space and time.

This beautifully illustrated book brings to life Albert Einstein's radical idea -- the theory of special relativity --for a new generation of inquisitive readers.

Bright young minds will quickly level up their understanding of physics and mathematics, thanks to the way that complex ideas are cleverly unpacked in clear, easy-to-follow language.

- Explore Einstein's life story, his years pondering scientific puzzles, and the series of breakthroughs that led to his revolutionary theory.

- Take a tour through the great scientist's ideas and theories as they're set out in an accessible and entertaining way.

- Uncover the world in which Einstein lived, how his notions were received, and how they influenced both contemporary and later thinkers.

Readers aged 8+ will be drawn in by the lavish illustrations of Juanita Londoño-Gaviria, featured throughout.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Genius Ideas series introduces children to ground-breaking scientific theories from some of history's greatest minds, brought to life by delightful, full-color illustrations.

About the Author

Alex Woolf is the award-winning author of over eighty books of fiction and non-fiction, mainly for children and young adults. In 2019, he won the Fiction Express Award for his book Mystery at Moon Base One and in 2021 he won the Association for Science Education award for his non-fiction book Think Like a Scientist. His horror novel, Soul Shadows, was shortlisted for the Falkirk Red Book Award. He lives in North London, England.

Juanita Londoño-Gaviria was born in Colombia, and has always lived amidst the mountains, surrounded by nature, birds and flowers. She studied fashion design in her hometown, Medellín, and graduated in Concept Art from Vancouver Film School in 2018 and has been freelancing as an illustrator and a textile designer since then.