Stephen Hawking - (Little People, Big Dreams) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara (Hardcover)
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- 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.
- 6-8 Years
- 9.5" x 7.9" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
- Series Name: Little People, Big Dreams
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Hawking's 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. Full color.Book Synopsis
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 biography series for kids that explores 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 of books 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 and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal 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!About the Author
Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sánchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. Matt Hunt spent his childhood in the historical county of Worcestershire, England. Starting out as a fine artist, he graduated from the Birmingham School of Art, and from these roots developed a love for children's illustration. Matt now lives in Redditch, with his wife, and two cats, spending busy days drawing from his humble little home studio.Dimensions (Overall): 9.5 Inches (H) x 7.9 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .74 Pounds
Suggested Age: 6-8 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Series Title: Little People, Big Dreams
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
Theme: Science & Technology
Format: Hardcover
Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Language: English
Street Date: February 5, 2019
TCIN: 54355887
UPC: 9781786033338
Item Number (DPCI): 248-64-7364
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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