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World History Biographies: Isaac Newton

The Scientist Who Changed Everything

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9.79"W x 6.69"H x 0.18"D   | 7 oz | 48 per carton
On sale Jul 09, 2013 | 64 Pages | 9781426314506
Age 8-12 years
Reading Level: Lexile 980L | Fountas & Pinnell S

Born in England in 1643, Isaac Newton grew up in the age when Renaissance thinkers were challenging accepted ideas throughout Europe. Fascinated by all earthly science, Newton developed laws of motion and universal gravitation which also furthered our understanding of the movement of celestial bodies. This vibrant biography profiles the famed physicist as an acclaimed mathematician, astronomer, alchemist, philosopher, and inventor as well. Readers will discover the genius who inspired Alexander Pope to write,

"Nature and nature's laws lay hid in night;
God said 'Let Newton be' and all was light."

National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. 
Philip Steele, author of DK findout! Vikings, writes exciting children's books about history, famous lives, social issues, current affairs, lands and peoples, and natural history. He brings a cross-curricular approach that helps children learn all about a topic in a more organic way, that promotes curiosity and a love of reading. View titles by Philip Steele
  • WINNER | 2007
    National Science Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children
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"Featuring extrarodinary people throughout history, this series presents information in an easy-to-read, well-organized format." --Library Media Connection

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Born in England in 1643, Isaac Newton grew up in the age when Renaissance thinkers were challenging accepted ideas throughout Europe. Fascinated by all earthly science, Newton developed laws of motion and universal gravitation which also furthered our understanding of the movement of celestial bodies. This vibrant biography profiles the famed physicist as an acclaimed mathematician, astronomer, alchemist, philosopher, and inventor as well. Readers will discover the genius who inspired Alexander Pope to write,

"Nature and nature's laws lay hid in night;
God said 'Let Newton be' and all was light."

National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. 

Creators

Philip Steele, author of DK findout! Vikings, writes exciting children's books about history, famous lives, social issues, current affairs, lands and peoples, and natural history. He brings a cross-curricular approach that helps children learn all about a topic in a more organic way, that promotes curiosity and a love of reading. View titles by Philip Steele

Awards

  • WINNER | 2007
    National Science Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children

Praise

"Featuring extrarodinary people throughout history, this series presents information in an easy-to-read, well-organized format." --Library Media Connection
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