Personal Response- This biography was easy to read and I liked how visually appealing it is. The concept of the big bang and black holes is difficult to grasp but I feel the author did a valid job explaining them.

Curricular Connections- It is a big chapter book and so it would be more appropriate for students really interested in black holes and physics. It explains those concepts well. It could be used in connection with other biographies. The difficulties that Stephen had to face is tremendous so talking about following your dreams and continuing to pursue them can be discussed. Students could even create a video explaining what a black hole is. This could include using technology where you could work collaboratively with another teacher. ( )