Yes, before you ask: it is a real book.
Before I carry on though, my blog post from last week didn't post! {world crisis ensues} Anyway, if you're a Harry Potter fan, scroll down a little! I talked about all sorts of symbolism!!
Ok, so I admit, I've been on a reading dry spell lately, so I've been looking into some of Stephen Hawking's works. (What better way to spend your time?)
I recently came across a book co-written with his daughter, titled George's Secret Key to the Universe. It's a little childish, but very informative. I haven't read that much, but I will tell you why I chose this book.
First things first: the cover.
When George's pet pig breaks through the fence into the garden next door, George meets his new neighbours - Annie and her scientist father, Eric - and discovers a secret key that opens up a whole new way of looking at the world. From outer space!
For Eric has the world's most advanced computer, super-intelligent Cosmos, who can whisk George and his friends off to any point in the universe. Suddenly George is on a rollercoaster ride through the vastness of space - past planets, through an asteroid storm to the very edge of our Solar System and beyond.
But someone else has plans for Cosmos - plans which will lead Eric and George into terrible danger.
And there is nothing in space more dangerous than a black hole . . .
This terrific page turner combines a gripping and funny adventure with lots of fascinating scientific facts about our universe and the planets, including the latest ideas about black holes from Stephen Hawking. Plus full-colour photos of real images from space!
Before I carry on though, my blog post from last week didn't post! {world crisis ensues} Anyway, if you're a Harry Potter fan, scroll down a little! I talked about all sorts of symbolism!!
Ok, so I admit, I've been on a reading dry spell lately, so I've been looking into some of Stephen Hawking's works. (What better way to spend your time?)
I recently came across a book co-written with his daughter, titled George's Secret Key to the Universe. It's a little childish, but very informative. I haven't read that much, but I will tell you why I chose this book.
First things first: the cover.
Across a lovely holographic cover, the ultimate dominating word is "Universe". The universe. How cool, huh? Even without a conscious thought, this cover was designed to spark your curiosity.
Naturally, the next step in your new relationship (aww) is reading the inside flap. Here's what it says.
'Welcome,' said Cosmos, 'to the universe!'
When George's pet pig breaks through the fence into the garden next door, George meets his new neighbours - Annie and her scientist father, Eric - and discovers a secret key that opens up a whole new way of looking at the world. From outer space!
For Eric has the world's most advanced computer, super-intelligent Cosmos, who can whisk George and his friends off to any point in the universe. Suddenly George is on a rollercoaster ride through the vastness of space - past planets, through an asteroid storm to the very edge of our Solar System and beyond.
But someone else has plans for Cosmos - plans which will lead Eric and George into terrible danger.
And there is nothing in space more dangerous than a black hole . . .
This terrific page turner combines a gripping and funny adventure with lots of fascinating scientific facts about our universe and the planets, including the latest ideas about black holes from Stephen Hawking. Plus full-colour photos of real images from space!
It is clear that this book's target age is lower than mine, but who can resist black hole information from the renowned scientist himself? I am eager to see what he has to offer and how it ties in with the story of a pig gone missing. :)
Weekly question (this is a thing now I swear, see my previous post): Have you ever read a book which blends reality and a story like this one? Would you recommend one to your friends?
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