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George's Secret Key to the Universe

George's Secret Key to the Universe

by Garry Parsons (Illustrator), Lucy Hawking (Author), STEPHEN HAWKING (Author), Garry Parsons (Illustrator), Lucy Hawking (Author), Garry Parsons (Illustrator)

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    Paperback 2008

    $3.79

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    Hardcover 2007

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    Paperback 2008

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Synopsis

Take a rollercoaster ride through the vastness of space and, in the midst of an exciting adventure, discover the mysteries of physics, science and the universe with George, his new friends next door - the scientist Eric and his daughter, Annie - and a super-intelligent computer called Cosmos, which can take them to the edge of a black hole and back again. Or can it? And who else would like to get their hands on Cosmos? A funny and hugely informative romp through space, time and the universe.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 352
 Edition: 15
 Publisher: Corgi Childrens
Published: 07 Aug 2008
ISBN 10: 055255958X
ISBN 13: 9780552559584
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: 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.

Media Reviews
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 *
George's Secret Key to the Universe is a novel that anyone who devoured Captain Underpants a year or two ago will appreciate * LA Times *
Author Bio
Stephen Hawking (Author) STEPHEN HAWKING was a brilliant theoretical physicist and is generally considered to have been one of the world's greatest thinkers. 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, The Universe in a Nutshell, The Grand Design, and Black Holes: The BBC Reith Lectures. He died on 14 March, 2018.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.