George's pet pig breaks through the fence into the garden next door - introducing him to his new neighbours: the scientist,Eric,his daughter,Annie,and a super-intelligent computer called Cosmos. And from that moment George's life will never be the same again,for Cosmos can open a portal to any point in outer space...Written by science educator Lucy Hawking and her father - the most famous scientist in the world - and illustrated by Garry Parsons,George's Secret Key to the Universe will take you on a rollercoaster ride through space to discover the mysteries of our universe.
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UKISBN: 9780552559584Number of pages: 352Weight: 292 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 24 mm
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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 themselvesGripping,informative and funnyA true beginner's guide to A Brief History of TimeA delightful book for young readersA terrific page-turner that will be a revelation to every young reader who has ever looked into the skies and wondered
Lucy Hawking
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A world renowned physicist,intellectual titan and a globally recognised luminary,Stephen Hawking transformed the face of popular science publishing with his succinct,entertaining and brilliantly lucid account of our relationship with the universe',his major work,A Brief History of Time. He is also the author of works including The Illustrated Brief History of Time and The Universe in a Nutshell.
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