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Stephen Hawking, author of the multi-million copy bestselling <i>A Brief History of Time</i>, 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. <p>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.</p>
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La chiave segreta per l'universo, Christopher Galfard, Stephen Hawking, Lucy Hawking
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- Released
- 2008
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- Language
- Italian
- Publisher
- Arnoldo Mondadori
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 283
- ISBN10
- 8804586168
- ISBN13
- 9788804586166
- Tags
- Fiction, Adventure, Young Adult, Natural sciences, Science, Suspense, Children, Space, English Literature, Knowledge, Stars, Planets, Constellations, Astrophysics
- First published
- 2007
- Original title
- George's Secret Key to the Universe
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
- Description
- Stephen Hawking, author of the multi-million copy bestselling <i>A Brief History of Time</i>, 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. <p>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.</p>