George's Secret Key to the Universe

Name: George's Secret Key to the Universe
Brand: Simon & Schuster Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (4 reviews)
Author: Stephen Hawking
ISBN: 9780743571623

Author: Stephen Hawking, Lucy Hawking

Narrator: Hugh Dancy

Unabridged: 5 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Published: 10/23/2007

Categories: Children's Fiction, Fantasy Stories, Action & Adventure Stories

Synopsis

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.

About Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking was a brilliant theoretical physicist and is generally considered to have been one of the world’s greatest thinkers. He held the position of Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge for thirty years and is the author of A Brief History of Time, which was an international bestseller. His other books for general readers include A Briefer History of Time, the essay collection Black Holes and Baby Universes, The Universe in a Nutshell, The Grand Design, and Black Holes: The BBC Reith Lectures, as well as the books in the George’s Secret Key series. He died in 2018.

About Lucy Hawking

Lucy Hawking, Stephen Hawking’s daughter, is a journalist and novelist. She is the coauthor of the George’s Secret Key series for kids, as well as the author of the adult novels Jaded and Run for Your Life. She lives in Cambridge with her son.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kewpie on December 24, 2007

This book will teach the budding elementary school aged geek some of the newest theories about black holes. It will teach adults about Stephen Hawking's playful mind and sense of humor. This book was written for those pre-geek second and third graders who read all the astronomy books in the j520 sec......more

Goodreads review by Sophie on April 22, 2020

This book is a great introduction to some basic science about how the stars and planets form, told incidentally as part of an adventure. Interspersed with science facts and with s some great photos of planets etc at the end of the book. A book by Stephen Hawkings that you can read to the end ;-)......more

Goodreads review by Diamond on August 13, 2023

This is an interesting story. George must save someone who has been dropped into a black hole. It shows his adventures in saving him.......more

Goodreads review by Larka on February 06, 2017

Primo libro della serie per bambini scritta a quattro mani da Stephen Hawking e sua figlia Lucy, un libro pensato per avvicinare i più giovani all'amore per la scienza e l'universo. Trama La trama è molto semplice, ma non è tanto quella il punto di forza del libro (se non siete più bambini risulte......more