Alex Woolf Isaac Newton's Law of Gravity Hardback Book

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 awardwinning author Alex Woolf. Among the many scientific advances that have shaped our world, few have been as important as Isaac Newtons law of gravity which, along with his laws of motion, are used to this day to calculate the orbits of planes and send spacecraft to Mars. This fascinating guide explores Newtons life and ideas, breaking down scientific principles into clear, easytofollow language that is approachable for young readers. Explore Newtons 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 groundbreaking scientific theories from some of historys greatest minds, brought... | Alex Woolf Isaac Newton's Law of Gravity Hardback Book