Who was Stephen Hawking? / by Jim Gigliotti ; illustrated by Gregory Copeland.
"Learn more about the renowned British scientist, professor, and author who spent his entire career trying to answer the question: "Where did the universe come from?" Stephen Hawking was born exactly three hundred years after the death of the scientist Galileo, so maybe it was written in the stars that he would become a famous scientist in his own right. Although he was diagnosed with a neurological disease at age 21, Stephen did not let the illness define his life. Known for his groundbreaking work in physics, and identified by his wheelchair and computerized voice system, Stephen continued his research until his death in 2018. He is best known for his black hole theories and his best-selling book A Brief History of Time. Stephen Hawking is an example of a person who had a great mind, but an even greater spirit"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780451532480
- ISBN: 0451532481
- ISBN: 9780451532503
- ISBN: 0451532503
- Physical Description: 106 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
- Publisher: New York, New York : Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 106). |
Formatted Contents Note: | Who was Stephen Hawking? -- Beginnings -- School days -- Bad news -- Finding a purpose -- New discoveries -- A book for everyone -- Celebrity status -- The human spirit -- Timelines. |
Target Audience Note: | 890L Lexile 8-12. |
Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader IL: MG; BL: 6.0; AR pts.: 1.0; AR quiz no.: 504035 |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Emmaus Public Library | J B HAWKING (Text) | 36446002012949 | Juvenile Biography | Checked Out | 05/09/2024 |
Lower Macungie Library | JUV BIO HAWKING (Text) | 33400001440893 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
Palmerton Area Library | J 92 H31 (Text) | 65000000003535 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
Parkland Community Library | J B HAWKING GIG (Text) | 34422007126051 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
Whitehall Township Public Library | J B HAWKING, STEPHEN GIGL (Text) | 36305002911544 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
Summary:
"Learn more about the renowned British scientist, professor, and author who spent his entire career trying to answer the question: "Where did the universe come from?" Stephen Hawking was born exactly three hundred years after the death of the scientist Galileo, so maybe it was written in the stars that he would become a famous scientist in his own right. Although he was diagnosed with a neurological disease at age 21, Stephen did not let the illness define his life. Known for his groundbreaking work in physics, and identified by his wheelchair and computerized voice system, Stephen continued his research until his death in 2018. He is best known for his black hole theories and his best-selling book A Brief History of Time. Stephen Hawking is an example of a person who had a great mind, but an even greater spirit"--