Isaac Newton
- ISBN-10
- 1508174717
- ISBN-13
- 9781508174714
- Series
- Isaac Newton
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 112
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-07-15
- Publisher
- The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
- Author
- Susan Meyer
Description
Isaac Newton was a revolutionary thinker who changed how we look at everything from gravity and optics to astronomy. He even invented a whole new type of math: calculus! This book follows Newton�s journey of discovery from his childhood on an English farm through his years learning and teaching at Oxford and working with the Royal Society. It provides in-depth biographical and science information and puts Newton�s immense discoveries in historical context. Enthralling and accessible text allows students to gain a new understanding of important STEM topics while learning about Newton�s many discoveries and the complex and fascinating man behind them.
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