George's Secret Key to the Universe
Author: Stephen Hawking
Author: Lucy Hawking
Author: Christophe Galfard
Illustrator: Gary Parsons
Book 1 in the George series
Pages: 298
Published: 2007
Age: 8+
George's parents, who have always been wary of technology, warn him about their new neighbors: Eric is a scientist and his daughter, Annie, seems to be following in his footsteps. But when George befriends them and Cosmos, their super-computer, he finds himself on a wildly fun adventure, while learning about physics, time, and the universe.
With Cosmos's help, George can travel to annywhere in the known Universe. But what would happen if the wrong people got their hands on Cosmos? George, Annie, and Eric aren't about to let that happen, but what ensues is a funny adventure that clearly explains the mysteries of science.
Garry Parsons' energetic illustrations add humour and interest, while his scientific drawings clarify what might otherwise be difficult scientific concepts.
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About the George Series
Books in series order
- 1.George's Secret Key to the Universe(2007)
- 2.George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt(2009)
- 3.George and the Big Bang(2011)
- 4.George and the Unbreakable Code(2014)
- 5.George & The Blue Moon(2017)
- 6.George and the Ship of Time(2019)
Reading age: 8+ years
This series should be read in order.
Take a rollercoaster ride through the vastness of space and discover the mysteries of physics, science and the Universe with George, his new friends next door – the scientist Eric and his daughter, Annie – and a super-intelligent computer called Cosmos. Cosmos can take them to the edge of a black hole and back again . . . Or can it?
And, who else would like to get their hands on Cosmos?
A funny and hugely informative romp through space, time and the Universe from the most eminent theoretical physicist since Albert Einstein.

