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Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids

His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities

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Isaac Newton was as strange as he was intelligent. In a few short years, he made astounding discoveries in physics, astronomy, optics, and mathematics— yet never told a soul. Though isolated, snobbish, and jealous, he almost single-handedly changed the course of scientific advancement and ushered in the Enlightenment. Newton invented the refracting telescope, explained the motion of planets and comets, discovered the multicolored nature of light, and created an entirely new field of mathematical understanding: calculus. The world might have been a very different place had Netwon's theories and observations not been coaxed out of him by his colleagues.  Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids paints a rich portrait of this brilliant and complex man, including 21 hands-on projects that explore the scientific concepts Newton developed and the times in which he lived. Readers will build a simple waterwheel, create a 17thcentury plague mask, track the phases of the moon, and test Newton's Three Laws of Motion using coins, a skateboard, and a model boat they construct themselves. The text includes a time line, online resources, and reading list for further study. And through it all, readers will learn how the son of a Woolsthorpe sheep farmer grew to become the most influential physicist in history.
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    • School Library Journal

      August 1, 2009
      Gr 4-7-An opening time line commences with the 1642 marriage of Newton's parents and closes with his death in 1727, and a general introduction describes the man and the times in which he lived. The text touches on Newton's childhood in Woolsthorpe, his studies at Cambridge, which led to his three laws of motion, and his time as master of the Royal Mint and president of the Royal Society. The activities elucidate, for example, concepts in mathematics ("What Are the Odds?") and physics ("Create Optical Illusions"), and reveal more historical details. For example, in a section on the 17th-century plague, readers are provided with instructions on how to make a mask like those worn by doctors of the time. The activities will generally not be suitable for science fairs, but are likely to engage readers. Lengthy sidebars provide additional information about pertinent subjects ("Comets," "Churches, Kings, and Freedom of Speech") as well as individuals and events that influenced Newton's work. The writing is clear and detailed, but is best suited for motivated readers. Black-and-white illustrations on every spread consist primarily of reproductions of art and of scientific diagrams. Some of the further-reading suggestions, including two tiles by Newton, are for adults. This will be a handy supplement to a physics curriculum and would be a useful selection for school and public libraries."Maren Ostergard, King County Library System, Issaquah, WA"

      Copyright 2009 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Booklist

      June 1, 2009
      Grades 4-8 Introverted yet inquisitive, Newton wasnt cut out to raise sheep or manage a farm. Even as a young child, he wondered about the sun, moon, and stars. Thus began a life of scientific inquiry in which Newton could isolate and bury himself in study and experimentation. His questions and the subsequent answers made an indelible mark on the study of physics. Hollihan introduces readers to the scientific brilliance, as well as the social isolation, of this giant figure, blendinga readable narrative with an attractive format that incorporates maps, diagrams, historical photographs, andphysics activities. Used alone or with other biographies of Newton, such as Philip Steeles Isaac Newton: The Scientist Who Changed Everything (2007), this book gives readers a clear picture of Newtons impact on the study of physics and astronomy. Includes a time line, further print and Web resources, and an index.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2009, American Library Association.)

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