Age rating and parents' guide:Who Was Albert Einstein?

by Jess Brallier

Ages 9–11

Who Was Albert Einstein? by Jess Brallier is best for children aged 9–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.

This accessible biography introduces young readers to Albert Einstein, from his quiet childhood and rebellious school days to his groundbreaking discoveries in physics. Filled with black-and-white illustrations, clear explanations of his complex theories, and entertaining anecdotes about his quirky habits, the book paints a rounded portrait of the famous genius. Children enjoy learning about his eccentric personality and discovering how curiosity and unconventional thinking can change the world.

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Content ratings

How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.

Violence: None
Scary moments: None
Romance: None
Bad language: None

Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on 21 September 2026.

At a glance

Non-fiction
Part of the Who Was? series
Easy to get into from the first page
Some illustrations
Emotionally light
A good pick for reluctant readers

Great for kids who like

Non-Fiction
Science
History & biography

Reading mood

Informative

Good to talk about

Science
History & biography

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Questions parents ask

Q: What age is Who Was Albert Einstein? for?

Who Was Albert Einstein? suits children aged 9–11. It is a non-fiction: easy to get into from the first page, some illustrations.

Q: Is Who Was Albert Einstein? appropriate for a 9 year old?

Yes. Bookstaken rates it for ages 9–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.

Q: Is Who Was Albert Einstein? part of a series?

Yes, it belongs to the Who Was? series. If your child enjoys it, the other Who Was? books are the easiest next step.

Q: What should my child read after Who Was Albert Einstein??

Try National Geographic Kids Almanac, Everything You Need to Ace Science and The Way Things Work Now. They share the same kind of story and suit the same ages.