"This book looks at the historical controversies that surround the theory of gravity and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on the theory. It also examines how they arrived at the theory of gravity, how it was tested, and what impact the theory has had on our understanding of science today"--Publisher.
The History Makers biography of Isaac Newton narrates events from this mathematician's personal life while providing key details about the scientists and theories he studied and the trials of his world. Analysis of his personal and intellectual journey is evidenced by Newton's own words and the words of his contemporaries and predecessors. By pairing the story of his life to explanations of mathematical and scientific theory, readers make connections between the legendary man and his work.
the revolutionary discoveries of a young scientist
Lasky, Kathryn
2017
"A picture-book biography of young Isaac Newton, who 'discovered' gravity, developed calculus, and uncovered the secrets of light and color"--Provided by publisher.
Examines the personality of Sir Isaac Newton, the seventeenth-century genius who developed the laws of motion, looking at his abilities in math and science, as well as his obsessions with religion and alchemy.