Isaac Newton: Scientific Genius (Creative People in the Arts and Sciences)

by Pearle Henriksen Schultz

Series:Creative Arts Biographies

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A biography of the seventeenth-century English scientist who formulated the theory of gravity, discovered the secrets of light and color, and formulated the system of calculus.

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Summary: The story of the 17th century genius whose brilliant discoveries helped chart 20th century man to the moon. He remains one of the most important scientists the world has ever known.

Nov 29, 2009

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