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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
Stephen Hawking
Written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara · Illustrated by Matt Hunt
Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series
Curiosity leads a boy to unlock the universe's secrets.
32 pages· 430 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Stephen Hawking, a curious boy who gazed at the stars, defied academic odds to attend Oxford and Cambridge. His journey led to a groundbreaking discovery: Hawking radiation. Explore his life through engaging illustrations and fascinating facts, revealing how a dreamer became a scientific legend. What mysteries of the universe will you uncover?
From the publisher
When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the universe. Although he was never top of the class, his curiosity took him to the best universities in England: Oxford and Cambridge. It also led him to make one of the biggest scientific discoveries of the 20th century: Hawking radiation. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the brilliant physicist’s life.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 430
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
What readers & critics say
Reviews
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out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- February 5, 2019
- First published
- October 17, 2018
- Publisher
- Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781786033338
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