hawking, stephen

"Stephen Hawking studies black holes, gravity, and the universe. He has written books for children and adults. Learn how Hawking's determination and love of math and science have made him a successful and well-known scientist."--.

"This book looks at the ... life of Stephen Hawking, the brilliant scientist who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) at the age of 21 and told that he had two years to live, but 50 years later is still working and helping to popularize science. The book describes his early life and studies in college, his scientific discoveries, and how he has coped with his disability. It also looks at how his work is being continued by other scientists."--Back cover.

Provides an in-depth biography of disabled British author and physicist Stephen Hawking discussing his childhood, diagnosis of ALS, award-winning work, and rise to international fame. Draws on interviews with Hawking and his colleagues, friends, and family.