Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this fun and factual biography series!

How did Stephen Hawking’s amazing discoveries change the way we think about the universe? Fascinated by the cosmos from a young age, Stephen grew up in a family that read books at the dinner table and kept bees in the basement! Despite being diagnosed with motor neurone disease, Stephen overcame the limits of his disability to become a superstar scientist and best-selling author. Find out how Stephen’s ground-breaking research into black holes helped answer questions about the universe that had been puzzling scientists for centuries.

TRAILBLAZERS biographies are packed with little-known trivia, fascinating facts and lively illustrations.

ALEX WOOLF

Alex Woolf is a prolific, award-winning author of books for adults and children. In his non-fiction he has written on subjects as diverse as sharks, robots, asteroids, flying reptiles and chocolate. His novels span a range of genres, including crime, mystery, science fiction, historical fiction, steampunk and horror.