George's secret key to the universe / Lucy & Stephen Hawking with Christophe Galfard ; illustrated by Garry Parsons.
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TextPublication details: New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2007.Edition: 1st U.S. edDescription: 297 p. [32] p. of col. plates : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cmISBN: - 1416954627
- 9781416954620
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Vol info | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Science Fiction/Fantasy | Hawking Luc | 1 | Available | First page removed due to damage | 33111006428284 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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. Garry 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.
Follows the adventures of a young boy and his neighbor friend as they travel through a computer portal into outer space, where they explore such mysteries as black holes and the origins of the universe, while trying to evade an evil scientist.
Ages 8 up.