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This is a childrenโs science picture book that brings cosmology to life through vivid illustrations and clear explanations. Its central theme is time, space, and the universe, guiding curious readers to understand how the cosmos began, what stars and galaxies are, and how scientists describe gravity and time. The intended reader includes curious kids and families, roughly ages 8โ12, with an emotional tone of wonder, clarity, and inspiring curiosity.
Content is presented as a visually driven journey through space, with over 150 color illustrations and captions designed to illuminate complex ideas. The book traces ideas from classical theories to modern cosmology, covering the Big Bang, space-time, black holes, spiral galaxies, and evolving theories. The reading experience is distinctive because images and succinct explanations work together on every spread, helping readers build mental models while staying engaged. In this gift edition, a newly added appendix provides updates to ideas and tributes to the fieldโs history.
This non-fiction educational resource introduces foundational concepts in cosmology and physics in approachable terms. Concepts covered include the Big Bang, gravity, space-time, black holes, galaxies, and how scientists test ideas. Learning feels accessible and enjoyable thanks to clear language, structured explanations, and abundant visuals that translate abstract ideas into concrete images.
After finishing, readers gain a grounded understanding of the universe, enhanced curiosity, and a lasting sense of wonder that invites further exploration of science and learning.
Product Details
Author
Stephen Hawking
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
272
Language
English
SKU
9780593077184
ISBN
9780593077184
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.9x2.8x25.3cm
Binding
Hardback
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John Gribbin Is The Author Of Nearly 100 Popular Science Books, Including The Best-Selling In Search Of Schrodinger'S Cat. He Has Received Awards For His Writing Both In The United States And In Britain. The Holder Of A Phd In Astrophysics From The University Of Cambridge, He Still Maintains Links With Research As A Visiting Fellow In Astronomy At The University Of Sussex, And Was A Member Of A Team There That Measured The Age Of The Universe. While Still A Student, He Received The Prestigious Annual Award Of The Gravity Research Foundation In The United States, The Only Student, And The First Englishman Working In England, Ever To Receive This Award. Michael White Is A Former Science Writer For Gq Magazine. In A Previous Incarnation He Was A Member Of The Thompson Twins Pop Group, Before Becoming A Full-Time Writer In 1991. 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 The General Reader Include A Briefer History Of Time, The Essay Collection Black Holes And Baby Universe, The Universe In A Nutshell, The Grand Design, And Black Holes: The Bbc Reith Lectures. He Died On 14 March, 2018.