newton, isaac

A biography of the seventeenth-century English scientist who developed the theory of gravity, discovered the secret of light and color, and formulated the system of calculus.

Presents a brief biography of Isaac Newton, providing information on his childhood, his education, and his achievements in science.

This book tells the story of how Isaac Newton developed the laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation.

Depicts the law of gravity discovered by Newton and explains how he helped shape the scientific method that changed how scientists work. Provides a brief biography, describes the laws of gravity and motion, depicts his experiments with color separation using a prism, and discusses his invention of the reflecting telescope. Includes a timeline, a glossary, and an index.

Profiles three important figures in the history of science: Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Louis Pasteur.

Life of British scientist Isaac Newton, discussing his discoveries and the era in which he lived.

Harry Newton, descendent of Isaac Newton, puts his famous ancestor's discoveries about the laws of motion into practice as he goes through his daily activities.

Examines the life and achievements of English scientist Sir Isaac Newton. Includes illustrations, a time line, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.

Brief text, sidebars, labeled illustrations, and humorous cartoons depict the life of seventeenth-century scientist Sir Isaac Newton.

Presents the life and work of the famous seventeenth-century British physicist.