physicists

A biography of British physicist Stephen Hawking who spent his entire career trying to answer the question: "Where did the universe come from?" Although he was diagnosed with a neurological disease at age 21, he did not let the illness define his life and continued his research until his death in 2018. He is best known for his black hole theories and his best-selling book "A Brief History of Time.".

In this reader's theater script, Galileo Galilei's work on the telescope puts him in trouble with the Roman Catholic Church. Includes performance tips, a glossary, a poem, and a song.

Presents a brief biography of physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking, discussing how as a young man Hawking was fascinated with the stars, was diagnosed with ALS in university, and now, fifty years later, is still theorizing about the universe.

Provides a biography about theoretical physicist Brian Greene. Discusses his childhood, education, and achievements with string theory in the field of physics. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

"From his early days at Oxford, Stephen Hawking's brilliance and good humor were obvious to everyone he met. At twenty-one he was diagnosed with ALS, a disease that limited his ability to move and speak, though it did nothing to limit his mind. He went on to do groundbreaking work in cosmology and theoretical physics for decades after being told he had only a few years to live. Through his 1988 bestseller, A Brief History of Time, and his appearances on shows like Star Trek and The Big Bang Theory, Hawking became a household name and a pop-culture icon"--Provided by the publisher.

Provides insight into the life, work, and thinking of Isaac Newton, known as the father of physics, and discusses his theory of gravity.

This book examines the life of Albert Einstein in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.

Describes the life and theories of Galileo, relating how his discoveries conflicted with the accepted beliefs of his time.

Examines the life of the physicist Albert Einstein, whose work revolutionized scientific thinking, with an emphasis on his early years.

Examines the life of physicist Shirley Ann Jackson in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.