George's Secret Key to the Universe - Hardcover

Hawking, Stephen; Hawking, Lucy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1416954627 ISBN 13: 9781416954620

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2007

Synopsis

Stephen Hawking, author of the multi-million copy bestselling A Brief History of Time, and his daughter Lucy explain the universe to readers of all ages. George's parents, who have always been wary of technology, warn him about their new neighbors: Eric is a scientist and his daughter, Annie, seems to be following in his footsteps. But when George befriends them and Cosmos, their super-computer, he finds himself on a wildly fun adventure, while learning about physics, time, and the universe. With Cosmos's help, he can travel to other planets and a black hole. But what would happen if the wrong people got their hands on Cosmos? George, Annie, and Eric aren't about to find out, and what ensues is a funny adventure that clearly explains the mysteries of science. Garry Parsons' energetic illustrations add humor and interest, and his scientific drawings add clarity; there are also eight 4-page full-color inserts of scientific photos.

About this title

Review:

"The book gets points for tackling the recurrent tension between environmentalism and science, but it succeeds first and foremost as a good old-fashioned adventure tale."--Natural History

*"What better way to interest young readers in science...than for one of the world's most renowned theoretical physicists to put his subect at the center of a children's book?...A true beginnger's guide to A Brief History of Time."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"[An] entertaining read-aloud that integrates well-presented scientific facts and theories within a charmingly illustrated chapter book."--Booklist

"A relief for the science-deficient parent in need of a little extra help."--New York Magazine

Book Description:

From the author of the phenomenal bestseller, A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME.

A collaboration with his daughter on his first ever children’s book.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1416954627
• ISBN 13: 9781416954620
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304
• Illustrator: Parsons Garry