Unlocking the Universe
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Have you ever wondered how our universe began?Or what it takes to put humans on the moon? Do you know what happens in the microscopic world of a life-saving vaccine? What would you do if you could travel through space and time?Embark on the adventure of a lifetime in this beautiful collection of up-to-the-minute essays, mind-blowing facts and out-of-this-world colour photographs, by the world's leading scientists including Professor Stephen Hawking himself.This edition features brand-new content from Dr Mary Plagues, Pandemics and Planetary Health.This unmissable volume was curated by Stephen and Lucy Hawking, whose series of children's books George's Secret Key was a global hit.George's stories are punctuated with fascinating real-life facts and insights from leading scientists and now this incredible non-fiction has been collected into one bumper volume, with new content from key scientific figures and up-to-the-minute facts and figures for readers in 2021.READERS LOVE UNLOCKING THE"Despite its scientific content the essays are written in a very accessible style and the many topics investigated which range from the physical explanations of the universe to earth science to robotics and future predictions. Highly recommended for curious minds from around 10 years upwards" - Sue Warren, Blogger"My 9 y.o. loves this book. We've previously discussed a lot of the concepts, but this seems to answer questions I hadn't thought of, but my son wanted to know" Review: Engrossing - My 14y/o nephew LOVES all things "Space", he was already 2 chapters "in" only 10min after opening the present! This is the first present that I got a hand written Thank You for from him. Review: Science explained easily for everyone. Loved it. - Science explained in a way that all can understand. I'm 72 and enjoyed it tremendously.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 874 Reviews |
S**S
Engrossing
My 14y/o nephew LOVES all things "Space", he was already 2 chapters "in" only 10min after opening the present! This is the first present that I got a hand written Thank You for from him.
R**Y
Science explained easily for everyone. Loved it.
Science explained in a way that all can understand. I'm 72 and enjoyed it tremendously.
J**A
Muitos erros básicos!
Although the book is full of interesting topics, it contains unforgivable errors, such as stating that the orbits of Venus and Neptune around the Sun are clockwise, unlike the other planets, which is completely absurd. It confuses the rotational movement with the translational movement of these two planets, not to mention other errors. I bought the book thinking that the texts were by the great Stephen Hawking and not by Lucy Hawking.
B**E
Fun after reading the George series
We started reading the George and the secret keys to the universe series, and bought this after he had finished the set. It was a great synopsis of the things that they touched upon in the books all in one volume. The entire series was wonderful, and made Stephen Hawkings theories exciting and understandable for a young student, and bridged his interest to continue pursuing science. And, as a mom, it's fun to tell your friends that your elementary aged kid is reading Stephen Hawking books....😆
I**E
General knowledge
Excellent for youngsters’ necessary general knowledge.
F**N
Snelle levering
Prima snelle levering conform verwachtingen.
B**A
Book
Best book to read
R**B
Great for older children and tweens.
My 9 y.o. loves this book. We've previously discussed a lot of the concepts, but this seems to answer questions I hadn't thought of, but my son wanted to know. Easy to understand and great for adults as well - if you just want a simple explanation. If you're after a more in-depth understanding (not the aim of this book, but if it sparks an interest in you and you want to follow up ), then I suggest Simon Singh's The Big Bang.
J**N
A Good book for School Children
The delivery was quick. Got it the next day. The book is really good except for the fact that most of the pages are black and white. There are few color (polished) pages but for that price, it is not up to the mark. That's why I am only giving 4 stars. However, the content is good and suitable for young explorers.
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