How did Stephen Hawking become one of the world's most famous scientists What are the factors that have helped Stephen Hawking overcome the difficulties in his life How did Stephen Hawking's work help to make physics accessible to everyone This book looks at the amazing life of Stephen Hawking the brilliant scientist who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease at the age of 21 and told that he had two years to live but 50 years later he is still working and helping to popularise science. The book describes his early life and studies at university how his work is being continued by other scientists.

Author Biography

Cath Senker has over twenty years' experience in children's educational publishing and has written around 100 books for children for a range of publishers. Her books include highly regarded titles on Anne Frank, the Black Death and the Vietnam War, books on religions and the conflict between North and South Korea, and forthcoming titles on Self-Harm and Relationships. She lives the green lifestyle and has undertaken voluntary work for a range of organizations.