Isaac Newton and the Laws of Motion

by Andrea Gianopoulos, Phil Miller (Illustrator)

Overview

In this graphic novel, witness Isaac Newton develop the laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation. World-changing events unfold before your eyes in this amazing tale of invention! Dramatic illustrations and fast-paced text provide a "you-are-there" experience. With extensive back matter, including a bibliography, extended reading list, glossary, and further Internet sources, young readers will gobble up this action-packed comic book about one of history's greatest discoveries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736878999
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2007
Series:	Graphic Library: Inventions and Discovery Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Andrea is a science communicator specializing in astronomy, geology, Earth and planetary science, climate science, ecology, and the environment. She has authored or co-authored books and articles for a wide variety of national and international publishers and organizations including: National Geographic, Scientific American, New Scientist, NASA, Space Telescope Science Institute, Capstone Press, and others. She is a former associate editor of Astronomy magazine and was editor-in-chief of Astronomy.com. Andrea also develops multimedia educational tools and programs for museums.

Table of Contents

A young genius — Birth of a masterpiece — The laws of motion — Newton's legacy.

Editorial Reviews

STORY REVIEW — Part biography and part science lesson, ISAAC NEWTON AND THE LAWS OF MOTION tells more of a tale than a falling apple and the theory of gravity. We learn about the perseverance of Newton and how his laws of motion have impacted space travel and daily life. Who knew that equations and ellipsis, tides and orbits could be so interesting? ART REVIEW — Heavy inks and only a few panels per page make for a straightforward read for kids and young teens. The illustrations tend to explain Newton’s theories, so the reader can grasp the information presented. A perfect example is the discussion of velocity and gravity as it applies to the firing of a cannonball around the world. At the end of the page, the theory makes sense. IN THE CLASSROOM — This text is designed for use in the classroom. A student could use it for a research project on Isaac Newton or on his scientific theories. With the illustrations, an elementary student could easily create a presentation to demonstrate his knowledge of gravity and how it applies to the world. MY RECOMMENDATION — Highly Recommended. It is great. Kids love to learn about how things are made and they will be especially interested to know that Newton started experimenting at age 11. http://graphicclassroom.blogspot.com/

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