I just loved this book! I think it is a good book for children 7 to have read to them. Kids 8 and up can read it themselves. It is a very good way to learn the planets and other things about space!
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George's Secret Key to the Universe
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Stephen Hawking tale confuses fact and fiction.
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for Ages 8 and Up
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About George's Secret Key to the Universe
Parents need to know that there's nothing objectionable here, and much to learn. But some kids may need help sorting facts from fiction -- on the fiction side, the authors have made the surprising choice to ignore the rules of science. Kids may be confused.
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- Families can talk about the facts, fictions, and theories in the book. Which are which? How can you tell the difference? Why does the author mix them up? Also, why would a famous scientist like Stephen Hawking write a book like this? Why didn't he make the fiction part scientifically accurate, too?
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learn you planets... the fun way!
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