Isaac Newton's Law of Gravity: Big Ideas for Curious Minds
This beautifully illustrated hardback book brings to life the story of Newton and his famous law of gravity for a new generation of inquisitive readers, written by award-winning author Alex Woolf.

Among the many scientific advances that have shaped our world, few have been as important as Isaac Newton's law of gravity which are used to this day to calculate the orbits of planes and send spacecraft to Mars. This fascinating guide explores Newton's life and ideas, breaking down scientific principles into clear, easy-to-follow language that is approachable for young readers.

• Explore Newton's life story, his years spent pondering scientific puzzles, and the famous flash of inspiration beneath the apple tree that led to his revolutionary new theory.

• Take a tour through the other important ideas and theories of this great scientist, his experiments with light, his invention of the reflecting telescope, and his development of a new form of mathematics.

• Uncover the world in which Newton lived, find out how his notions were received, and how they influenced both contemporary and later thinkers.

Lavishly illustrated throughout by Paula Zamudio, with beautifully designed endpapers, this inspiring book supports home learning and is a wonderful introduction to the theory of gravity for curious minds aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Genius Ideas series introduces children to ground-breaking scientific theories from some of history's greatest minds, brought to life by delightful, full-color illustrations.

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Isaac Newton's Law of Gravity: Big Ideas for Curious Minds
This beautifully illustrated hardback book brings to life the story of Newton and his famous law of gravity for a new generation of inquisitive readers, written by award-winning author Alex Woolf.

Among the many scientific advances that have shaped our world, few have been as important as Isaac Newton's law of gravity which are used to this day to calculate the orbits of planes and send spacecraft to Mars. This fascinating guide explores Newton's life and ideas, breaking down scientific principles into clear, easy-to-follow language that is approachable for young readers.

• Explore Newton's life story, his years spent pondering scientific puzzles, and the famous flash of inspiration beneath the apple tree that led to his revolutionary new theory.

• Take a tour through the other important ideas and theories of this great scientist, his experiments with light, his invention of the reflecting telescope, and his development of a new form of mathematics.

• Uncover the world in which Newton lived, find out how his notions were received, and how they influenced both contemporary and later thinkers.

Lavishly illustrated throughout by Paula Zamudio, with beautifully designed endpapers, this inspiring book supports home learning and is a wonderful introduction to the theory of gravity for curious minds aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Genius Ideas series introduces children to ground-breaking scientific theories from some of history's greatest minds, brought to life by delightful, full-color illustrations.

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Isaac Newton's Law of Gravity: Big Ideas for Curious Minds

Isaac Newton's Law of Gravity: Big Ideas for Curious Minds

Isaac Newton's Law of Gravity: Big Ideas for Curious Minds

Isaac Newton's Law of Gravity: Big Ideas for Curious Minds

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This beautifully illustrated hardback book brings to life the story of Newton and his famous law of gravity for a new generation of inquisitive readers, written by award-winning author Alex Woolf.

Among the many scientific advances that have shaped our world, few have been as important as Isaac Newton's law of gravity which are used to this day to calculate the orbits of planes and send spacecraft to Mars. This fascinating guide explores Newton's life and ideas, breaking down scientific principles into clear, easy-to-follow language that is approachable for young readers.

• Explore Newton's life story, his years spent pondering scientific puzzles, and the famous flash of inspiration beneath the apple tree that led to his revolutionary new theory.

• Take a tour through the other important ideas and theories of this great scientist, his experiments with light, his invention of the reflecting telescope, and his development of a new form of mathematics.

• Uncover the world in which Newton lived, find out how his notions were received, and how they influenced both contemporary and later thinkers.

Lavishly illustrated throughout by Paula Zamudio, with beautifully designed endpapers, this inspiring book supports home learning and is a wonderful introduction to the theory of gravity for curious minds aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Genius Ideas series introduces children to ground-breaking scientific theories from some of history's greatest minds, brought to life by delightful, full-color illustrations.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781398844537
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Limited
Publication date: 02/04/2025
Series: Arcturus Genius Ideas , #4
Pages: 64
Product dimensions: 8.86(w) x 11.02(h) x (d)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Alex Woolf is the award-winning author of over eighty books of fiction and non-fiction, mainly for children and young adults. In 2019, he won the Fiction Express Award for his book Mystery at Moon Base One and in 2021 he won the Association for Science Education award for his non-fiction book Think Like a Scientist. His horror novel, Soul Shadows, was shortlisted for the Falkirk Red Book Award. He lives in North London, England.

Paula Zamudio
is an illustrator and graphic designer from Mexico. She studied graphic design at university before taking a master's degree in illustration at UPV in Valencia, Spain. She is inspired by fashion from different eras, nature, fantasy, and antiques.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
What is Gravity?
Gravity Before Newton
NEWTON'S LIFE
The Lonely Boy
From Farmer to Scholar
The Plague Years
Professor of Mathematics
International Fame
Final Years
NEWTON'S OTHER WORK
Calculus
Light and Color
The Reflecting Telescope
Alchemy
10 NEWTON'S LEGACY
Newton versus Descartes
WHAT WAS NEWTON'S
LAW OF GRAVITY?
The Moon and the Apple
The Cannon on the Mountain
Like Stones on an Invisible String
The Inverse Square Law
A Universal Force
The Three Laws of Motion
The Clockwork Universe
The Shape of Earth
The Tides
Space Exploration
Engineering
The Scientific Method
THE STATE OF
SCIENCE TODAY
Space and Time
Einstein's Theory of Gravity
Quantum Theory
What We Still Don't Know
Glossary
Index

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