Books like Isaac Newton by Kathleen Krull
Kathleen Krull offers a clear, engaging biography of Sir Isaac Newton, born in 1642 in Great Britain. The book traces his groundbreaking work—particularly the development of calculus and the explanation of gravity—and shows how his ideas reshaped our understanding of the natural world. Tailored for young readers, it invites them to reconsider what it means to be a genius and the lasting impact of scientific discovery.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Kathleen Krull
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