Who Was - Issac Newton

This book offers a compelling portrait of Sir Isaac Newton’s life and achievements. It follows young Isaac from his introspective childhood and education at Cambridge to the pivotal period during the 1665–1666 plague years when he laid the groundwork for his groundbreaking theories of gravity and motion. The narrative is enriched with illustrations, maps, and timeline features, making complex scientific history engaging and digestible for young readers. 

Key Features:

• Clearly explains pivotal moments like the plague’s impact, his development of the laws of motion, and universal gravitation

• Includes timeline graphics and visual aids to contextualize his discoveries

• Contains engaging editorial elements—illustrations by Tim Foley and sidebars that immerse readers in 17th-century science

• Accessible text tailored for middle-grade readers (aged 8–12), aligned with Lexile 840L reading level