George's Secret Key to the Universe
Stephen Hawking author Lucy Hawking author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Published:7th Aug '08
£7.99
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The first in the global smash-hit George series written by Lucy Hawking and her father, Professor Stephen Hawking. Out-of-this-universe space adventures, plus exclusive, real-life information from the world's leading scientists - including Professor Hawking himself. Perfect for any curious mind.
George's pet pig breaks through the fence into the garden next door - introducing him to his new neighbours: the scientist, Eric, his daughter, Annie, and a super-intelligent computer called Cosmos.
George's pet pig breaks through the fence into the garden next door - introducing him to his new neighbours: the scientist, Eric, his daughter, Annie, and a super-intelligent computer called Cosmos.
And from that moment George's life will never be the same again, for Cosmos can open a portal to any point in outer space . . .
Written by science educator Lucy Hawking and her father - the most famous scientist in the world - and illustrated by Garry Parsons, George's Secret Key to the Universe will take you on a rollercoaster ride through space to discover the mysteries of our universe.
It is like a Dr Who adventure, inspiring curiosity and amazement. It makes a case for the relevance and fascination of physics, and for the importance of scientists and eco-warriors working together to save the planet. With a happy circularity, the plot depends on a recent discovery: Hawking Radiation, the leaking of particles out of black holes until they destroy themselves * The Sunday Times *
Gripping, informative and funny * The Bookseller *
A true beginner's guide to A Brief History of Time * Publishers Weekly *
A delightful book for young readers * Independent *
A terrific page-turner that will be a revelation to every young reader who has ever looked into the skies and wondered * Education Today *
ISBN: 9780552559584
Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 32mm
Weight: 240g
352 pages