Albert Einstein: 5-Minute Genius Stories

By Wil Mara

Illustrated by Sally Walker

On Sale: Jun 2, 2026
Page Count: 112 pages
Publisher: Union Square Kids
ISBN-13: 9781454961741

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$22.99 CAD

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Get to know the world’s most iconic physicist. Share his fascination with the invisible forces at work in the universe.

Ten colorful stories follow Albert Einstein from his days as a mediocre student, to a struggling young professional, to the visionary author of multiple scientific breakthroughs.

Each book in this collectible series is an exciting combination of the perpetually popular 5 Minute stories format and nonfiction biographies for young readers genres. The series’ unique approach, with each book containing ten exciting stand-alone stories in the life of a genius plus bonus informational content on the science, craft, and history behind each story, creates an engaging reading experience for young readers. 5-Minute Genius explores a broad range of noteworthy individuals with STEM appeal for readers ages 6–9, from scientists like Albert Einstein and Ada Lovelace, to athletes like Lionel Messi and Simone Biles, to activists like Rosa Parks and the Suffragettes.

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Wil Mara is the author of more than 300 books, both fiction and nonfiction, for children as well as adults. His work has received excellent reviews in Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, and Booklist. He was also an editor, production manager, and executive for numerous publishers, including McGraw-Hill, Harcourt Brace, and Scholastic. He is the recipient of Literary Lion Award from the US Library of Congress, and in 2020 he was New Jersey’s Author of the Year. More information can be found at www.wilmara.com.

Sally Walker has a background in motion graphics and design, and she earned her MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. This ignited a love of printmaking and textures, which inspires her illustrations. Sally enjoys the experimental process and likes to blend print textures and digital layers in her artwork. She lives in England.

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Wil Mara

About the Author

Wil Mara is the author of more than 300 books, both fiction and nonfiction, for children as well as adults. His work has received excellent reviews in Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, and Booklist. He was also an editor, production manager, and executive for numerous publishers, including McGraw-Hill, Harcourt Brace, and Scholastic. He is the recipient of Literary Lion Award from the US Library of Congress, and in 2020 he was New Jersey’s Author of the Year. More information can be found at http://www.wilmara.com.

Seobhan Hope is an illustrator based in Bern, Switzerland. She gained her degree in Illustration at Edinburgh College of Art and was shortlisted for the Macmillan Prize for her debut picture book Summer’s Sleep.

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