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Albert Einstein - Famous People
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Albert Einstein
Read a short story of a scientist whose theories changed our understanding of time, space, and the universe.
Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879, in Ulm, Germany. He was a very smart man who changed the way we think about the universe. When he was a young boy, he liked to explore and understand how things worked.
Albert Einstein est né le 14 mars 1879 à Ulm, en Allemagne. C'était un homme très intelligent qui a changé notre façon de penser l'univers. Quand il était jeune garçon, il aimait explorer et comprendre comment les choses fonctionnaient.
He went to college in Switzerland to learn about physics and math. After college, he worked at a place. In this place they checked new inventions. This job gave him time to think and write about his ideas.
Il est allé à l'université en Suisse pour étudier la physique et les mathématiques. Après l'université, il a travaillé dans un endroit. Dans cet endroit, ils vérifiaient les nouvelles inventions. Ce travail lui a donné le temps de réfléchir et d'écrire sur ses idées.
In 1905, Einstein wrote four important articles. These writings were about light, atoms, and energy. They were so good that they made him famous. One of his famous ideas is called the "Theory of Relativity." This theory explains how time and space work together.
En 1905, Einstein a écrit quatre articles importants. Ces écrits portaient sur la lumière, les atomes et l'énergie. Ils étaient si bons qu'ils l'ont rendu célèbre. Une de ses idées célèbres s'appelle la "Théorie de la Relativité". Cette théorie explique comment le temps et l'espace fonctionnent ensemble.
Einstein won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 because of his great work. This is a very special prize that is given to people who do excellent work in science.
Einstein a remporté le prix Nobel de Physique en 1921 grâce à son excellent travail. C'est un prix très spécial qui est décerné aux personnes qui font un travail exceptionnel en science.
In the 1930s, Einstein moved to the United States. He was worried about the safety of Jewish people in Germany because of the government there. He lived in the United States for the rest of his life. he became a citizen of the United States.
Dans les années 1930, Einstein a déménagé aux États-Unis. Il était inquiet pour la sécurité des Juifs en Allemagne à cause du gouvernement là-bas. Il a vécu aux États-Unis pour le reste de sa vie. Il est devenu citoyen des États-Unis.
Albert Einstein died on April 18, 1955, in New Jersey, United States. He was 76 years old. He died because his heart was weak. People remember him for his important science work and his love for learning about the universe. He inspires scientists even now.
Albert Einstein est mort le 18 avril 1955 dans le New Jersey, aux États-Unis. Il avait 76 ans. Il est mort parce que son cœur était faible. Les gens se souviennent de lui pour son important travail scientifique et son amour pour l'apprentissage de l'univers. Il inspire encore les scientifiques aujourd'hui.
Fun fact : Albert Einstein never wore socks because he thought they were useless. He joked that being without socks helped his brain work better.
Fait amusant : Albert Einstein ne portait jamais de chaussettes parce qu'il les trouvait inutiles. Il plaisantait en disant que ne pas porter de chaussettes aidait son cerveau à mieux fonctionner.
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Where was Albert Einstein born?
Switzerland
Germany
The United States
France
Why did Einstein win the Nobel Prize?
For his work in chemistry
Because he moved to the United States
For his great work in physics
Because he discovered a new planet
Put these events in Einstein's life in order:
Match the event with the correct year:
Which one is TRUE?
Einstein moved to the United States in the 1920s.
Einstein won an award for his work in music.
Einstein’s ideas about light, atoms, and energy made him famous.
Einstein lived in Germany all his life.
Which one is FALSE?
Einstein was born in the United States.
Einstein became a citizen of the United States.
Einstein died at the age of 76.
Einstein wrote important articles about physics.
