Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking advanced our understanding of theuniverse more than any other scientist of his day. He spent his entire lifechasing the idea of a ‘Theory of Everything’, to explain the entire universe,relating to the Big Bang Theory. He said that the aim of scientists is toexperience the joy of discovering something that no one has ever known before.

Stephen Hawking’s career was intrinsically tied to hisimpact on society. He wrote his book, A Brief History of Time, toexplain physics not to just scientists, but to anyone who was interested. Itmade him one of the most famous scientists in the world. Later in his life, asa sufferer of ALS, Hawking became an inspirational story of living withdisability, and chasing your dreams regardless.

This colourfully illustrated, beautifully designedbiography will captivate young readers and teach them what Hawking learnedabout black holes and time, how he discovered how the universe began, and whyhe believed that humans must live on other planets. Through his life, it givesan insight into how Hawking’s discoveries have changed our understanding of theworld around us forever!

“"This is the latest book in a series of four remarkable scientists. Anita Croy gives young readers in the age group of 10-13 an understanding of who Stephen Hawking was, beginning with his life as a child, his years at school and the influences that led him to his academic path."”

Expecting the text to be rudimentary in its approach based upon the heavy use of images and a general intermediate level feel to the language, there was a very pleasant surprise to see how intellectual and yet so accessible the text is. The information is presented logically and with pace meaning that even younger readers won’t become disengaged with the information.

Of the scientists in recent history who have become household names, surely Hawking is at the top of the list. His wheelchair and disability seemed to accentuate his intellectual prowess rather than inhibit his ability to contribute.

“a very dynamic book in that it covers so many aspects relating to the cosmos but it is also a book that ‘opens a door’ to those students aged 9 to 14 years who are interested in astronomy and space.’

Anita Croy studied languages at the University of London, and she has written numerous books for children, mainly about ancient and modern history and the geography of Asia and the Americas, where she has travelled widely. This includes studies of ancient civilizations for the National Geographic.

Stephen Hawking advanced our understanding of theuniverse more than any other scientist of his day. He spent his entire lifechasing the idea of a 'Theory of Everything', to explain the entire universe,relating to the Big Bang Theory. He said that the aim of scientists is toexperience the joy of discovering something that no one has ever known before. Stephen Hawking's career was intrinsically tied to hisimpact on society. He wrote his book, A Brief History of Time , toexplain physics not to just scientists, but to anyone who was interested. Itmade him one of the most famous scientists in the world. Later in his life, asa sufferer of ALS, Hawking became an inspirational story of living withdisability, and chasing your dreams regardless. This colourfully illustrated, beautifully designedbiography will captivate young readers and teach them what Hawking learnedabout black holes and time, how he discovered how the universe began, and whyhe believed that humans must live on other planets. Through his life, it givesan insight into how Hawking's discoveries have changed our understanding of theworld around us forever!

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