The world's most famous physicist, Steven Hawking, has written a chlidren's book, George's Secret Key to the Universe, due sometime in Fall 2007. The book was co-written by Lucy Hawking, Steven's daughter, and illustrated by Garry Parsons.
Like his world-renowned bestseller A Brief History of Time, the new book aims to explain complex scientific concepts in a streamlined and accessible way. A brief synopsis:
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. Despite
their warnings, George befriends them and Cosmos, their super-
computer, and he finds himself on a wildly fun adventure, while
learning about physics, time, and the universe. With Cosmos's help, he
can travel to other planets and a black hole, but what would happen if
the wrong people got their hands on Cosmos? George, Annie, and Eric are
about to find out, and what ensues is a funny adventure that clearly
explains the mysteries of science.
With Parsons' illustrations lending a sense of whimsy to the far-out story, it might really take off. Heck, I'd buy it. You?
