This hardback edition of Stephen Hawking – from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series – introduces young dreamers to the wonderful life of this genius physicist and author. As a child, Stephen Hawking looked at the stars and wondered about the universe. Although he wasn't one of the top students, his curiosity led him to the best universities in England: Oxford and Cambridge. This also led him to make one of the greatest scientific discoveries of the 20th century: Hawking radiation. Babies and toddlers will love to cuddle as you read them the engaging story of this educator and innovator, while they enjoy the stylish and unusual illustrations of this durable book. The Little People, BIG DREAMS series is a collection of books and educational games exploring the lives of extraordinary people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. They all achieved incredible things, but they all began their lives as children with dreams. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a variety of formats. The hardback books tell simple sentences, ideal for reading to babies and toddlers. The hardcover editions offer extended stories for beginner readers. Gift packs allow the gathering of selected books by thematic category. Cardboard dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools offer even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of extraordinary people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!