The Story of Science: Newton at the Center
Newton at the Center
Smithsonian · Print & ebook · November 1, 2005
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.
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- Who it’s for
- Follow the turns in scientific thought as observation and argument reshape our picture of the universe.
- Themes
- History of scientific thought, Scientific inquiry, Foundational scientific discoveries
- Genres
- History of Science for Teens, Astronomy for Teens, Physics for Teens
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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.
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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.
Ideas in Motion
Follow the turns in scientific thought as observation and argument reshape our picture of the universe.
Come here for
- Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Descartes, and Newton in one intellectual arc
- A close look at discoveries spanning gravity, motion, color, and calculus
Expect
- A lively, character-driven account of science’s evolving ideas
- A broad view of how Newton’s work helped set the stage for modern science
Where it sits
| Physics for Teens | 59% |
|---|---|
| History of Science for Teens | 42% |
| Astronomy for Teens | 32% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Teaching Science & Tech
- History of Science
- Physics
- Authors
- Joy Hakim
- Publisher
- Smithsonian
- Published
- November 1, 2005
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- History of scientific thought · Scientific inquiry · Foundational scientific discoveries
- Reading lane
- Teaching Science & Tech