Title: Odd Boy Out
Author: Don Brown
Age: 7-12
Overall anyone who is interested in
learning about Albert Einstein will find this book appealing. It does a terrific
job of summarizing his life. All of the information is presented in a clear
way. Specifically, it is a good introduction to Einstein, scientists in
general, and physics. It is also a book I would share with a student who was
feeling like the odd one out. The author addressed some myths at the end of the
book about Einstein and I thought that really enhanced the book.
As a teacher, I would read this book and talk with my class about how Einstein felt when he was a child. Then, we would talk about what it would feel like to be different and considered odd. Finally, we would discuss how everyone is different and that's what makes us special. Einstein was considered to be odd and look at all of the great things he accomplishment. All of this reinforces character counts and helps children be thoughtful of the labels they place on others
As a teacher, I would read this book and talk with my class about how Einstein felt when he was a child. Then, we would talk about what it would feel like to be different and considered odd. Finally, we would discuss how everyone is different and that's what makes us special. Einstein was considered to be odd and look at all of the great things he accomplishment. All of this reinforces character counts and helps children be thoughtful of the labels they place on others
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