A wonderful idea poorly executed. This book is trite, shallow, and inaccurate. Apparently to make the book easier to write, the author appears to invent facts -- there's no way to tell for sure since there are no notes, references, or bibliography.On the other hand, the book probably meets the standards of most fourth or fifth grade biographies -- biographies that emphasize action, concoct dialog, and make up dramatic encounters. These biographies also have the virtue of being interesting to the uncritical minds of children. I have trouble believing an educated adult could tolerate this book.All in all, this may be the worst book about science and mathematics I have ever read.