Edwin Hubble, The Discoverer of the Big Bang Universe (ISBN 0521017610)

Book Description:
This book is the first complete account of the scientific life and work of the great American astronomer Edwin Hubble, who discovered the expansion of the Universe and originated the idea of the Big Bang. It is a classic of science, setting out the thrilling story of the exploding Universe.

Edwin Hubble biography:
The biography, Edwin Hubble the Discoverer of the Big Bang Universe, is a very informative book and is a must read for every astronomy fan. The book shows Hubble's inspirations, the way his discoveries differed from the ones accepted in the world at that time, difficulties that he encountered during his experiments, and the affect he had on the future. At the beginning of the biography, the authors give a brief overview of the important events that led to Edwin Hubble's fascination with astronomy. Other topics the book includes are Hubble's Law, the island universe, and the hot universe theory. The book describes each of these topics in great detail and explains advancements other scientists made that aided Hubble in his discoveries. I believe the authors were compelled to write the story of Edwin Hubble because he is an incredible influence on modern scientists, and they believe people should be shown his many accomplishments. People should read the story of Edwin Hubble because it is important to understand the discoveries that he made. It teaches future generations how life was before Hubble and how life is now after Hubble's accomplishments. This book will definitely increase your curiosity about the universe.