Stephen Hawking was: A scientist A genius An inspiration When Stephen Hawking was told at the age of twenty-one that he only had a few years to live, it made him more determined than ever to find out the answers to life's big questions. Diagnosed with motor-neurone disease as a young man, Stephen defied the odds and lived to the age of 76 - and his scientific discoveries changed the world. From building model aeroplanes as a child to travelling all over the globe and experiencing a zero-gravity flight, Stephen Hawking's life was extraordinary from beginning to end. Explore other extraordinary lives: The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama The Extraordinary Life of Malala Yousafzai The Extraordinary Life of Anne Frank The Extraordinary Life of Mahatma Gandhi The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks The Extraordinary Life of Serena Williams The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela
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Since publishing a series of non-fiction in 1940, Puffin has grown to become one of the most iconic children s entertainment brands in the world. Publishing stories for children from 0 -12 Puffin is home to famous authors, illustrators and children s brands including Roald Dahl, Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the Snowman and Diary of a Wimpy Kid to name but a few. Many of these stories live beyond the book and have inspired films, music and games.
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