Stephen Hawking - (Scientist Biography, Biography Book for Children)

Stephen Hawking was one of the world's most famous scientists. His ground-breaking research into black holes and the Big Bang has helped to explain the beginnings of our universe and his book A Brief History of Time has sold over 10 million copies. Diagnosed with a form of motor neuron disease when he was a young man, Stephen was inspired to achieve his goals as fast as possible. Through incredible determination and skill, he became a legendary scientist, a best-selling author, and the man that changed the way we think about the universe.

About the author

Isabel Thomas is a children's author who has been shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, the ASE Science Book of the Year, and the Blue Peter Book Awards.

Marianna Madriz is a freelance illustrator. Her clients include Creative Review, House of Illustration and The Eighty-Eight Journal.

Product details

• Authors: Isabel Thomas
• Assisted by: Marianna Madriz (Illustration)
• Publisher: Laurence King
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 11
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2019
• EAN: 9781786275158
• ISBN: 978-1-78627-515-8
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 190 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 226 g
• Series: Little Guides to Great Lives
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology