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A Brief History of Stephen Hawking
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
10 November 2020
Summary
A picture-book biography about science superstar Stephen Hawking, whose visionary mind revolutionized our concept of reality and whose struggle with ALS inspired millions. Perfect for parents and teachers looking to instill curiosity and a love for STEM.
As a young boy, Stephen Hawking loved to read, stargaze, and figure out how things worked. He looked at the world and always asked, Why?
He never lost that curiosity, which led him to make groundbreaking discoveries about the …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780399550287 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0399550283 |
| Author: | Paul Brewer |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Children's Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 10 November 2020 |
| Weight: | 388g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
“Krull and Brewer’s text pulls readers in with fascinating information, memorable anecdotes, and (from the subtitle on) appropriate humor. Kulikov’s mixed-media illustrations are multifaceted and inventive, containing visual references that are sometimes clever, sometimes powerful.” -The Horn Book, Starred Review
“This biography highlights Hawking’s childhood, his creativity, his curiosity about the world, and his sense of fun and humor. Readers will enjoy this lively, fun biography.” -Booklist
“A fine choice for STEM and picture book biography collections.” -School Library Journal
About The Author
Paul Brewer
Kathleen Krull is an award-winning author of a number of highly praised nonfiction books for children, including The Boy Who Invented TV, Starstruck- The Cosmic Journey of Neil deGrasse Tyson, and the Lives Of series. She lives in San Diego.
Paul Brewer has collaborated with his wife, Kathleen Krull, on several books for children. He lives in San Diego.
Boris Kulikov has illustrated many picture books, including Six Dots- A Story of Young Louis Braille by Jen Bryant, Barnum’s Bones- How Barnum Brown Discovered the Most Famous Dinosaur in the World by Tracey Fern, Sandy’s Circus- A Story About Alexander Calder by Tanya Lee Stone, and Max’sWords by Kate Banks. Six Dots received the 2017 Schneider Family Book Award. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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