- ISBN: 9781416954620 | 1416954627
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 10/23/2007
Stephen Hawking, author of the multi-million copy bestsellingABrief History of Time, and his daughter Lucy explain the universeto readers of all ages. George's parents, who have always been wary oftechnology, warn him about their new neighbors: Eric is a scientist andhis daughter, Annie, seems to be following in his footsteps. But whenGeorge befriends them and Cosmos, their super-computer, he finds himselfon a wildly fun adventure, while learning about physics, time, and theuniverse. With Cosmos's help, he can travel to other planets and a blackhole. But what would happen if the wrong people got their hands onCosmos? George, Annie, and Eric aren't about to find out, and what ensuesis a funny adventure that clearly explains the mysteries of science.Garry Parsons' energetic illustrations add humor and interest, and hisscientific drawings add clarity; there are also eight 4-page full-colorinserts of scientific photos.