The Remarkable Ideas of Stephen Hawking
Big Ideas for Curious Minds
Will be published approx. on 1. September 2026
Book
Hardback
64 pages
978-1-3988-7104-5 (ISBN)
Description
A beautifully illustrated introduction to Stephen Hawking's groundbreaking ideas for bright young readers fascinated by space and time.
Stephen Hawking's theories about the nature of space and time have reshaped our understanding of the universe. This beautifully illustrated hardback book introduces young readers to his groundbreaking theories, and makes his extraordinary ideas about the universe accessible and engaging. It also give an insight into his remarkable life.
Bright young minds will quickly grasp the fundamentals of the scientist's complex ideas, thanks to the way they are unpacked and explained in clear, easy-to-follow language.
• Explore Hawking's early life.
• Learn how he never gave up in the face of serious illness.
• Take a tour through his important discoveries and what they mean for physics today.
Readers aged 8+ will be drawn in by the lavish illustrations of Paula Zamudio, featured throughout.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Genius Ideas series introduces children to ground-breaking scientific theories from some of history's greatest minds, brought to life by delightful, full-color illustrations.
Stephen Hawking's theories about the nature of space and time have reshaped our understanding of the universe. This beautifully illustrated hardback book introduces young readers to his groundbreaking theories, and makes his extraordinary ideas about the universe accessible and engaging. It also give an insight into his remarkable life.
Bright young minds will quickly grasp the fundamentals of the scientist's complex ideas, thanks to the way they are unpacked and explained in clear, easy-to-follow language.
• Explore Hawking's early life.
• Learn how he never gave up in the face of serious illness.
• Take a tour through his important discoveries and what they mean for physics today.
Readers aged 8+ will be drawn in by the lavish illustrations of Paula Zamudio, featured throughout.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Genius Ideas series introduces children to ground-breaking scientific theories from some of history's greatest minds, brought to life by delightful, full-color illustrations.
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Alex Woolf is the award-winning author of over eighty books of fiction and non-fiction, mainly for children and young adults. In 2019, he won the Fiction Express Award for his book Mystery at Moon Base One and in 2021 he won the Association for Science Education award for his non-fiction book Think Like a Scientist. His horror novel, Soul Shadows, was shortlisted for the Falkirk Red Book Award. He lives in North London, England.
Paula Zamudio is an illustrator and graphic designer from Mexico. She studied graphic design at university before taking a master's degree in illustration at UPV in Valencia, Spain. She is inspired by fashion from different eras, nature, fantasy, and antiques.
Paula Zamudio is an illustrator and graphic designer from Mexico. She studied graphic design at university before taking a master's degree in illustration at UPV in Valencia, Spain. She is inspired by fashion from different eras, nature, fantasy, and antiques.