Stephen Hawking Contributor(s): Senker, Cath (Author) |
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ISBN: 1484624718 ISBN-13: 9781484624715 Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2015 * Out of Print * Click for more in this series: Against the Odds Biographies |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Europe |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2015000247 |
Age Level: 8-11 |
Grade Level: 3-6 |
Lexile Measure: 1060(Not Available) |
Series: Against the Odds Biographies |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.7" W x 8.7" L (0.65 lbs) 48 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index |
Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2016 pg. 209 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 175319 Reading Level: 7.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This series will tell the amazing stories of inspiring people who have made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked against them. They will detail the characters' humble origins, the obstacles standing in their way that had to be overcome, and discuss the successes and achievements for which they are lauded today. This book tells the story of Stephen Hawking, the brilliant scientist who made great contributions to the study of the origin of the universe despite suffering from motor neurone disease for most of his life. |
Contributor Bio(s): Senker, Cath: - Cath Senker has over twenty years' experience in children's educational publishing and has written around 100 books for children for a range of publishers. Her books include highly regarded titles on Anne Frank, the Black Death and the Vietnam War, books on religions and the conflict between North and South Korea, and forthcoming titles on Self-Harm and Relationships. She lives the green lifestyle and has undertaken voluntary work for a range of organizations. |
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