Book Description: Part of our Ready Reader Program. These tapes come with large type books. They are perfect for children to read along with the tapes. Everyone knows Albert Einstein was a genius. But children will be interested to learn that even the smartest child can have trouble adjusting to school. But Albert's curiosity and ability to solve problems are evident at a young age. When he receives a compass on his fifth birthday he questions why the needle always points north. Growing up in a Jewish family in Germany gives a unique perspective on the rise of Hitler prompting Albert's eventual migration to American.