The Time and Space of Uncle Albert

Name: The Time and Space of Uncle Albert
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780571226153
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Summary

Book One in the best-selling Uncle Albert science/adventure series, The Time and Space of Uncle Albert follows Uncle Albert and his intrepid niece, Gedanken, as they venture into the mysterious world of a thought bubble. Their mission is to unlock the deep mysteries of Time and Space, discovering why you can't break the ultimate speed barrier, how to age differently, how to gain weight without getting fat, and even how to live forever — all within an action-packed adventure story.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Ideal for children with an interest in science and adventure, especially those curious about physics concepts presented in an entertaining way.

Book One in an action-packed adventure series - which also explores the three great physics theories of Albert Einstein!

The Time and Space of Uncle Albert by Russell Stannard: embark on an adventure through time and space in this fantastic tale of science and discovery.

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The Time and Space of Uncle Albert is the first book in the best-selling Uncle Albert science/adventure series. In this intriguing tale, Uncle Albert and his intrepid niece, Gedanken, venture into the dangerous and unknown world of a thought bubble. Their mission: to unlock the deep mysteries of Time and Space...

Discover why you can't break the ultimate speed barrier, how to become older than your mother, how to put on weight without getting fat, and how to live forever without even knowing it, all within this action-packed adventure story.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Sunday Times praises the series, stating the books have "made quantum physics and relativity fun for countless children." The Guardian adds the series is "enough to make a parent weep with gratitude."

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571226153

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 128

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Prof Exors of Russell Stannard Young Adult

About the Author

Russell Stannard was formerly Professor of Physics at the Open University at Milton Keynes. He has travelled widely in Europe and the USA, researching high energy nuclear physics. He has received the Templeton UK project award and has spent a year in America as a Visiting Fellow at the Center of Theological Theory, Princeton. He was recently awarded an OBE for services to physics and the popularisation of science.

Married with four children of his own and three stepchildren, he vividly remembers the excitement of discovering Einstein's theories for the first time and he is dedicated to passing this inspiration on the new generations.

The Time and Space of Uncle Albert was shortlisted for both the Science Award and the Whitbread Award, and his books have been translated into seventeen different languages.