Unlocking the Universe

"Unlocking the Universe" is an amazing book. It was a binge read, really - perfect for both parents and kids! It shouldn't be considered a "children's book" - it's also good for adults that want to learn more about science and don't have a background, as it's basically like a usual Hawking book, but a bit more simplified. I would definitely recommend the print over the Kindle version (which I have), though, because the physical book has better formatting and coloured pictures.

My 14y/o nephew LOVES all things "Space", he was already 2 chapters "in" only 10min after opening the present!This is the first present that I got a hand written Thank You for from him.

Science explained in a way that all can understand. I'm 72 and enjoyed it tremendously.

Although the book is full of interesting topics, it contains unforgivable errors, such as stating that the orbits of Venus and Neptune around the Sun are clockwise, unlike the other planets, which is completely absurd. It confuses the rotational movement with the translational movement of these two planets, not to mention other errors. I bought the book thinking that the texts were by the great Stephen Hawking and not by Lucy Hawking.

We started reading the George and the secret keys to the universe series, and bought this after he had finished the set. It was a great synopsis of the things that they touched upon in the books all in one volume.The entire series was wonderful, and made Stephen Hawkings theories exciting and understandable for a young student, and bridged his interest to continue pursuing science.And, as a mom, it's fun to tell your friends that your elementary aged kid is reading Stephen Hawking books....😆