Icarus at the Edge of Time

I knew this was a kids book I heard just tid bit of it on NPR and I KNEW I had to buy it. My five yr old was so let down that she had to go to school and wasn't able to hear the whole story. Isn't that awesome?! Getting a 5 yr old interested in learning about about science theory and space?!
Bravo! I would LOVE for the author to write more books on other concepts science and space related. I beg to differ with some reviews this book is not just for kids. I liked it too. =)

This is a wonderful way for getting kids excited about science! Tell them an absorbing short story in which science really matters to how a character's life turns out and with magnificent Hubble photographs of the cosmos,you're drawn in from the moment you open the book.

Perfect for kids. A great and moving story that reveals some important scientific concepts accompanied by amazing photographs. Entertaining and educational. An important note to prospective readers--the publisher's description of this book is right on target. Yes, it differs from Brian Greene's other books, but it is truly wonderful for the intended audience--kids and those who are (smart and sophisticated)kids at heart!

I have to say I somehow thought it was going to be a scientific document and as it turned out it was more geared to the active young school mind rather than for someone who is interested in the scientific angle of the subject of the mechanics of the Universe. I have re-donated it to a school-child.

How wonderful! A board book for adults and kids. What a treat! Impressive photos and a story whose ending is thrilling and unexpected. Leave it to Brian Greene to have the talent and ability to make difficult scientific concepts available to an even wider audience.