Now in paperback! In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Stephen Hawking, the genius physicist and author.
When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the universe. Although he was never top of the class, his curiosity took him to the best universities in England: Oxford and Cambridge. It also led him to make one of the biggest scientific discoveries of the 20th century: Hawking radiation. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the brilliant physicist’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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史蒂芬·威廉·霍金,CH,CBE,FRS,FRSA,GBS,JP,英國理論物理學家、宇宙學家及作家,生前任職劍橋大學理論宇宙學中心研究主任。他在科學上有許多貢獻,包括與羅傑·潘洛斯共同合作提出在廣義相對論框架內的潘洛斯–霍金奇性定理,以及他對關於黑洞會發放輻射的理論性預測。霍金是第一個提出由廣義相對論和量子力學聯合解釋的宇宙論理論之人。他是量子力學的多世界詮釋的積極支持者。