Stephen Hawking: Extraordinary Theoretical Physicist

by Karen Latchana Kenney

Overview

Stephen Hawking is among one of the most inspiring persons of our time. His work in the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics has been significant. This title includes primary sources, sidebars, prompts and activities, charts and graphs, and much more.

Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781629684819
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	09/01/2014
Series:	Great Minds of Science
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Gasking the Big Questions 4

Chapter 2 A Reason to Work 12

Chapter 3 Into Black Holes 20

Chapter 4 Becoming Famous 26

Chapter 5 Moving toward the Future 34

Because of Stephen Hawking 42

Stop and Think 44

Glossary 46

Learn More 47

Index 48

About the Author 48

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
Gr 4–6—Disregard the uninspiring cover designs—this series is a winner. Strong writing is peppered with dramatic details that will bring scientific discoveries to life. Students can develop analytical Common Core skills through sidebar questions. "Consider Your Audience" asks readers to rewrite a passage for a new audience: a challenging and creative task. Archival photos and well-drawn diagrams, such as Isaac Newton's prisms of light, will appeal to visual learners. Students will appreciate information that Newton was disinterested in school but loved to build mousetraps and windmills. There is also a plethora of fun and engaging facts; for instance, Newton conducted science experiments on himself—one of which included piercing his own eyeballs. Students will learn about the different accomplishments of each scientist while joining them on the often tumultuous journey to success. A staple for libraries.

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