Isaac Newton /

Krull, Kathleen.

Isaac Newton / by Kathleen Krull ; illustrated by Boris Kulikov. - New York : Viking, 2006. - 126 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. - Giants of science . - Krull, Kathleen. Giants of science. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 117-119) and index.

All alone -- The most amazing toys -- Learning outside class -- The apple -- Newton versus Hooke -- Math war -- Star war -- The greatest science book in the world -- Newton versus Newton -- And what about alchemy? -- The crimson years -- Impact.

Presents a biography of Isaac Newton, a celebrated genius of his time who invented calculus and gave a scientific explanation of gravity, but also tried to destroy other scientists who questioned his work.



0670059218 : $15.99

2005017741


Newton, Isaac, Sir, 1642-1727.


Physicists--Great Britain--Biography.

QC16.N7 / K78 2006

530/.092 B