GIGLIOTTI, JIM E.
Who Was Stephen Hawking?
- ISBN 13:
- 9780451532480
- author:
- GIGLIOTTI, JIM E.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 135mm X 194mm
- Genre:
- Children's, Fiction, People & Places,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Stephen Hawking was born exactly three hundred years after the death of Galileo, a coincidence that may have been more than just chance. Despite being diagnosed with a neurological disease at age 21, he defied its impact and went on to become one of the world's most renowned scientists.
Hawking's groundbreaking work in physics, made possible by his determination and innovative use of technology, earned him international recognition. His theories about black holes and his bestselling book A Brief History of Time cemented his place as a leading figure in modern science.
This biography offers an inspiring look at the life and achievements of Stephen Hawking, a true example of someone who overcame adversity to achieve greatness with his remarkable spirit and intellect.