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.
Stephen Hawking (Author) STEPHEN HAWKING is regarded as one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Einstein. He held the position of Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge for thirty years and is the author of A Brief History of Time which was an international bestseller. His other books for the general reader include A Briefer History of Time, the essay collection Black Holes and Baby Universe and The Universe in a Nutshell.Lucy Hawking (Author) LUCY HAWKING is the original creator of the George series. She works with world leading scientists, including her co-author and father, Stephen Hawking, to explain complex concepts of science through story telling to young readers. A former journalist, she has written widely for British newspapers. Lucy now gives regular talks about the science and stories of the George series to audiences all over the world.
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*
What better way to interest young readers in science-and specifically in its relevance to the long-term survival of humankind-than for one of the world's most renowned theoretical physicists to put his subject at the center of a children's book? Stephen Hawking, his novelist daughter, and French physicist Galfard create two inquisitive, middle-school heroes, then send them on wondrous adventures through time and space. The characters round out their experiences with information regarding everything from nuclear fusion reactions to neutron stars to the origin of black holes. In this first volume of a projected trilogy, George Greenby-whose technophobic parents have done their best to shelter him from the dangers of the modern world (computers, television, grape soda, etc.)-meets his headstrong new neighbor Annie, her scientist father and his super-computer Cosmos, a machine capable of instantaneously taking the two young explorers anywhere in the universe. His decidedly naive worldview undergoes a breathtaking transformation when he gets the opportunity to ride a comet through the solar system and witness the death of a black hole. The authors handily explore a range of themes, among them, the moral responsibilities of science, global warming and space colonization. Four insets of color photos from outer space and Parsons's cartoons enhance the broad appeal of this book, a true beginner's guide to A Brief History of Time. Ages 8-up. (Oct.) Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.
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 *
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