Stephen Hawking
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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.

5.3/7 Bookroo expert·4.3/5 Goodreads · 966 ratings
32 pages· 430 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· NC830L
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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.

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Format
Pages
32
Words
430
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NC830L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.3
F&P level
~T
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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