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This graphic retelling of Stephen’s story gives children a colorful snapshot of his life and the world he grew up in, while educating them on everything from black holes to the big bang.
The Great Lives in Graphics series is a new way of looking at the lives of famous and influential people. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colourful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time they lived in.
You may already know that Stephen Hawking was a scientist, but did you know he kept bees in his basement as a little boy? Or that he ran over Prince Charles’s toes with his wheelchair? This graphic retelling of Stephen’s story gives children a colourful snapshot of his life and the world he grew up in, while educating them on everything from black holes to the big bang.
“Not only is this book inspiring but it is fascinating and carries a beautiful message for children that passion and determination can overcome even the steepest obstacles.”—@picturebookrecommendations
“The book does not shy away from Stephen Hawking's disability and it celebrates the huge contributions he made to the scientific world, along with his resilience and determination; offering much inspiration to the young scientists of the future.”—@mrsbrownsbookbox“A stunning set of visual biographies #greatlivesingraphics is a great way to learn more about these notable people from our history #annefrank #cleopatra #martinlutherking #stephenhawking @gmcpublications.”—@picturebooksblogger
“Each book has an introductory page of narrative, a timeline, details of family life and spreads detailing the subject’s key achievements; and each brings to life through its stylish, easily understood infographics, the person and the accomplishments of a memorable human being. Well worth adding to primary school topic boxes and libraries.”—Red Reading Hub
“Wonderful series of books from Button Books… We are very happy to add them to our library of extraordinary people.”—@the_treasure_babes
"This range of books is called the Great Lives in Graphics series and they are books but with a comic style in ways, with amazing infographics and illustrations. They include a mixture of common and lesser known facts, to educate about famous figures from history...They're great books for any collection!"—@mancunian_mum
"We love this collection of biographies on extraordinary people throughout history from great thinkers to big creatives! This series is full of illustrations, infographics and added humour too! There are truths and trivia to learn from along the way.”—@homeplaylearn
"Absolutely superb and always top of my children's book pile.”—@mrssburns
“These books are so entertaining & a joy to read! A great way to educate & inspire young minds!”—@stylishmodernmotherhood
“School libraries need to stock up on this series because they really do deliver on making learning exciting.”—@home.read.play“Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, all four volumes in this new 'Great Lives in Graphics' series for young readers are especially and unreservedly recommended for elementary school, middle school, and community library biography collections.”—Mid-West Book Review