Discovering Nature's Laws: A Story About Isaac Newton
(A Creative Minds Biography)

Lonely child? Poor student? Boring teacher? Could all of these terms actually describe Isaac Newton, one of the greatest scientists in the world? Newton's life was a series of tragedies and triumphs, and through it all, he focused on his quest: discovering the truth of the universe. And from the laws of gravity to his laws of motion to theories on light and color, he made many discoveries that changed the course of the world. This biography covers Newton's entire life, and it reveals the aspects of his personality that both made his life difficult and allowed him to accomplish amazing things.

Written by Laura Purdie Salas;
illustrations by Emily C.S. Reynolds
© 2003 Lerner Books

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