‘Stephen Hawking was one of the world’s most renowned scientists and cosmologists. 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 neurone 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. Stephen Hawking is part of the small format, collectible Little Guides to Great Lives series for children aged 7 and above. The back of the book features colorful illustrations, a timeline of Hawking’s life and a glossary filled with scientific terms for further learning and education.� This book was wonderful. As a fan of Stephen Hawking, I was excited to get my hands on this little book. I didn’t go into it expecting to learn anything new, so I was genuinely surprised by how much information this book contained. This book is like a snapshot of the different stages of Stephen Hawking’s life. Covering his childhood, studies, career, relationships, and family, as well as his illness, there is a lot of information to entertain young readers. All of this fantastic information was accompanied by Marianna Madriz's amazing illustrations. The colourful and bold illustrations perfectly complimented the information being provided; added an extra layer to this already awesome book. Given how much I enjoyed this book, I can only imagine the happiness and fascination this book will bring to young readers and their families. If you have a young reader in your life, this is definitely a book that you should look into getting them. Stephen Hawking by Isabel Thomas is a must-have for all young readers.
Tutustuin Pieni opas suureen elämään -kirjasarjaan Frida Kahlon tarinan kautta ja innostuin lainaamaan kirjastosta sarjan muitakin osia. Stephen Hawkingista ja hänen teorioistaan on onnistuttu kirjoittamaan kiinnostavasti ja kansantajuisesti niin lapsille kuin aikuisille. Pienet kirjaset toimivat sopivina herättelijöinä aiheiden ääreen. Voisin tutustua enemmänkin näiden kiehtovien henkilöiden tarinoihin. Marianna Madrizin kuvitus loistaa jälleen kirjan päähenkilön näköisenä.