physicists

Presents a profile of early twentieth-century scientist Albert Einstein, discussing his childhood in Germany, his struggles in school, and his contributions to the field of physics.

An introduction to the life and work of the twentieth-century physicist whose theory of relativity revolutionized scientific thinking.

Introduces the lives of Andrei Sakharov and his wife, Elena Bonner, against a background of Russian history, especially since the 1917 Revolution. Discusses how Dr. Sakharov's and his wife's outspoken ideas and activities ran afoul of the authorities and the punishments they have endured for upholding the cause of human rights.

Chronicles the life and times of Isaac Newton, the seventeenth century scientist who provided an explanation of gravity, from his childhood through his accomplishments in science.

A biography of physicist Albert Einstein, the man who put forth the general theory of relativity.

A bilingual biography of the scientist who worked on the atom bomb, and won the 1968 Nobel Prize for physics.

Profiles the lives and work of the Curie family, whose scientific breakthroughs in radioactivity during the twentieth century made them pioneers in this field.

Biography of physicist Albert Einstein, and chronicles his childhood and early education in Germany, his interest in science and scientific discoveries, emigration to the United States, and his overall contribution to science.

A biography of the scientist famous for his theory of relativity.

A collection of over 1,600 quotes by and about Albert Einstein on a variety of topics including children, race and prejudice, aging, America, death, religion, and science. Also includes new commentary, illustrations, and a chronology of Einstein's life and achievements.