This beautifully illustrated hardback brings Stephen Hawking's incredible life and ideas to a new generation of inquisitive readers.

Stephen Hawking's theories about the nature of space and time have reshaped our understanding of the universe. This full-colour guide 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 theories and discoveries, including the science of black holes, quantum mechanics, and the origin of the universe
• Stephen Hawking's legacy and what his ideas 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-colour illustrations.