The Story of Science: Newton at the Center: Newton at the Center (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781588341617)

In volume two, students will watch as Copernicus's systematic observations place the sun at the center of our universe--to the dismay of establishment thinkers. After students follow the achievements and frustrations of Galileo, Kepler, and Descartes, they will appreciate the amazing Isaac Newton, whose discoveries about gravity, motion, colors, calculus, and Earth's place in the universe set the stage for modern physics, astronomy, mathematics, and chemistry.

In the three-book The Story of Science series, master storyteller Joy Hakim narrates the evolution of scientific thought from ancient times to the present. With lively, character-driven narrative, Hakim spotlights the achievements of some of the world's greatest scientists and encourages a similiar spirit of inquiry in readers. The books include hundreds of color photographs, charts, maps, and diagrams; informative sidebars; suggestions for further reading; and excerpts from the writings of great scientists.

Author: Joy Hakim
ISBN-10: 1588341615
ISBN-13: 9781588341617
Publisher: Smithsonian Books
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2005
Pages: 480
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.89lbs
Size: 9.46h x 7.70w x 1.30d

Review Citation(s):
Ingram Advance 10/01/2005 pg. 171 - Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended
New York Times 11/14/2004 pg. 24
Kirkus Reference Reviews-Child 11/01/2005 pg. 17
School Library Journal 12/01/2005 pg. 167
Booklist 12/01/2005 pg. 58
Science Books & Films 01/01/2006 pg. 18