Stephen Hawking - Little People, Big Dreams Picture Book
This charmingly illustrated hardback picture book is a fantastic way to acquaint young readers with the incredible life of physicist, Stephen Hawking.
When Stephen was young, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the universe. Although he was never the top of his class, his curiosity took him to the best universities in England. It was while we was studying that he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Stephen's health challenges did not stop him from making one of the biggest scientific discoveries of the 20th century: Hawking radiation.
Told in a simple yet engaging fashion, accompanied by stylish quirky illustrations, this book is perfectly pitched for young readers discovering who their heroes and heroines are.
This delightful series (Little People, Big Dreams) introduces young readers to outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. At the back of this book there is a facts and photo section to support the story told (great for parents and older children hungry for a few more details).
Also in this series - David Bowie, Emmeline Pankhurst, Josephine Baker, Agatha Christie, Maya Angelou, Coco Chanel and Frida Kahlo.
Recommended for children 5 - 8 years.
Written by Isabel Sanchez Vegara and illustrated by Matt Hunt.