Hawking, Lucy, and Stephen Hawking. George's Secret Key to the Universe. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2009. 336 p.
George has trouble exploring his interests in science and space while living with parents who detest technology. When George's pet pig runs into the neighbor's house though, George's life changes drastically. He meets Eric, a scientist, Eric's daughter Annie, and a computer named Cosmos that can take them anywhere in the universe. George's travels through the universe will excite readers as they discover many interesting facts about stars, black holes, planets, and the many additional wonders of space.
This book's fast-moving plot, the introduction of a villainous science teacher who is out to destroy Eric and steal Cosmos, and its many fascinating fact boxes make it a perfect book for middle-grade scientists. Children who love this book will want to read the rest of the series right away!
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