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George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt
George is heartbroken when his friend Annie tells him that she's moving to the United States. Her father, Eric, has gotten a job searching for signs of life in the universe. Before they go, Eric gives George a gift: The User's Guide to the Universe, with all the information George could ever need for a cosmic journey. And George is going to need it. When Annie believe...more
Hardcover, 304 pages
Published
May 19th 2009
by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
(first published January 1st 2009)
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World-famous Professor Stephen Hawking again teams up with his daughter Lucy to tell the second installment of George's adventures in space. An aspiring scientist with eco-warrior parents somewhere in England, George was thrilled in the first book (GEORGE'S SECRET KEY TO THE UNIVERSE) when a real live rocket scientist moved in next door. Unfortunately for George, Eric has taken a position with the Global Space Agency and is moving his family across the Atlantic to Florida. But no sooner has Geor...more
I didn't enjoy this one as much as George's Secret Key to the Universe, but it wasn't bad. Max enjoyed it and, like the last one, it got him asking questions about planets, galaxies and science in general.
My biggest complaint was that while there is some science interwoven throughout the story, which seems aimed at 7 to 11 year olds, the "real" science is isn't part of the main plot. It is separated into small sections that come in the middle of chapters and is written for a ...more
My biggest complaint was that while there is some science interwoven throughout the story, which seems aimed at 7 to 11 year olds, the "real" science is isn't part of the main plot. It is separated into small sections that come in the middle of chapters and is written for a ...more
This is one of the best books ever written about space. The facts put in along the way were the most interesting to me, as well as the brilliant photos. One of my favorite books of all time... It will definitely keep you reading till the very end and you will love the characters just as much as the funny plot :) Nicely illustrated and with a great idea- this book will leave you wanting more- but the good thing is that Lucy and Stephen Hawking made two, the first one titled "George's Secret ...more
This science fiction selection is the second book written by Lucy Hawking and her well know physicist and Mathematics Professor father Stephen Hawking. In this book we read of the further adventures of George and his best friend Annie as well as Annie's dad Eric and the supercomputer Cosmos. In this volume Annie receives a message from somewhere out in space that the Earth is in danger and soon faces destruction. Annie, after encountering a lot of difficulty convincing her Dad of the serious ...more
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I liked George's Secret Key to the Universe a lot more (I preferred the backdrop dynamic of anti-technology hippies vs scientists in that one) but this was still a good book. It centers around the idea of life on other planets so besides from hopping planets and moons (mostly outside of our solar system), the kids learn about the work of astronauts and robots.
Lots of interesting science information. The plot is a little contrived, but it seems to work. The science information interrupts and slows down the story, but that is the point of the book. Great color pictures of deep space objects. The age level of the science is quite a bit higher than the age level of the story. I finally understand the red shift theory.
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I would highly recommend reading the first book before delving into this one in order to better understand the characters.
The story was greatly interrupted by all of the factual inserts, which were much longer (and denser) than in the first book. I didn't enjoy it as much as George's Secret Key to the Universe.
The story was greatly interrupted by all of the factual inserts, which were much longer (and denser) than in the first book. I didn't enjoy it as much as George's Secret Key to the Universe.
This was a truly enjoyable read. It is good to have a children's book that actually addresses many scientific facts in an accessible manner without resorting to dumbing-down the content.
With science scattered throughout the narrative, and short asides to explain key facts, it borrows much from the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy.
With science scattered throughout the narrative, and short asides to explain key facts, it borrows much from the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy.
My son Michael loved this book written by Lucy Hawking and her famous scientist father, Stephen Hawking. Although I found my mind wandering through some of the descriptions of red shift and black holes, Michael was mesmerized and would bring me back to the book with questions about the universe. I found "let's ask Dad" a good answer for most of them. This is a good book for science fans.
Hi guys I am reading George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt. It is very special because it's about space, and I love space. George is a normal kid like me. He is an astronaut. He was leaving his planet and his friends and family. This book reminds me of Star Wars!!!!!!! Beacause all the characters in Star Wars are in space. I think when George saw another spaceship I think the person in the space ship are going to be friends. This is the best story did you know that light travels 846.000 miles per secend...more
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I like this series by Stephen Hawking and his daughter, Lucy. They're geeky enough for the scientist, and amusing enough for those of us who aren't quite there. And there's just enough humor for the adults.
This book was filled with turning points and surprises waiting for you around the corner. It is filled with information about space and out solar system. It doesn't only talk about the planets that revolve around our sun, but planets that revolve around other stars.
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Funny, interesting, and suspenseful... but at times the story seems forced and I wasn't as satisfied with the solution to the puzzle as I could've been. I really liked the non-fiction essays in the "User's Guide to the Universe" and the descriptions of trying to live on other planets (seeing the effects on the characters really gives you a picture of what it would be like to be there). My kids like this series, so if there's ever another book, we'll probably read it.
Z really liked it . . . I think that the fiction part is pretty poorly written and full of stock characters. The science essays were awesome.
Some good science blended with some terribly awkward attempts at story-telling aimed at children.
La saga continue pour les enfants qui adorent. Vivement le tome 3!
A fun scifi and many interesting facts tucked in along the way.
I did not like this book as much as the first, but it was great
It did happen! REEPER AND ERIC ARE FRIENDS AGAIN :):D =D I love happy endings.
cool and funny and sience all in one.
(listening to book on cd)
Fiktiivisen tarinan ja kovan faktan yhdistäminen ei ole helppoa, vaikka olisitkin raketti-insinööri. MOT.
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really good and interesting sci-fi book!!
Ben finished this himself. Really enjoyed it..
interesting fun and a gr8 book
I read this aloud to my kids and they thought it was funny.
George's adventures continue. I love the storyline, kids get to learn about space without realizing they are learning. George is a wonderful character,he is full of life and fun to read about. Love this book. Just purchased the next one in the series. Keep writing Lucy! You make science fun.
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Lucy Hawking is a novelist who has also written several children's books in collaboration with her father, physicist Stephen W. Hawking.
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“In his eyes shone the reflection of the most beautiful planet in the Universe---a planet that is not too hot and not too cold; that has liquid water on the surface and where the gravity is just right for human beings and the atmosphere is perfect for them to breathe; where there are mountains and deserts and oceans and islands and forests and trees and birds and plants and animals and insects and people---lots and lots of people. Where there is life. Some of it, possibly, intelligent.”
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