| George's Secret Key to the Universe Contributor(s): Hawking, Stephen (Author), Hawking, Lucy (Author), Dancy, Hugh (Read by) |
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ISBN: 0743571614 ISBN-13: 9780743571616 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: 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. Gary 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.
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| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Technology - General - Juvenile Fiction | Science Fiction - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 5.32" W x 5.84" (0.38 lbs) 5 pages |
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Contributor Bio(s): Hawking, Lucy: - Lucy Hawking, Stephen Hawking's daughter, is a journalist and novelist. She is the coauthor of the George's Secret Key series for kids, as well as the author of the adult novels Jaded and Run for Your Life. She lives in Cambridge with her son.Hawking, Stephen: - 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 general readers include A Briefer History of Time, the essay collection Black Holes and Baby Universes, The Universe in a Nutshell, The Grand Design, and Black Holes: The BBC Reith Lectures, as well as the books in the George's Secret Key series. He died in 2018. |