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Kathleen Krull’s biographies for young readers have received accolades from publications such as Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal, and here she profiles Sir Isaac Newton—the father of calculus and the man who pioneered studies of gravity
What was Isaac Newton like? Secretive, vindictive, withdrawn, obsessive, and, oh, yes, brilliant. His imagination was so large that, just “by thinking on it,” he invented calculus and figured out the scientific explanation of gravity. Yet Newton was so small-minded that he set out to destroy other scientists who dared question his findings.
This compelling portrait of Newton, contradictions and all, places him against the backdrop of 17th-century England, a time of plague, the Great Fire of London, and two revolutions. Krull details Newton’s lonely childhood, his education, and his sometimes tumultuous relationship with contemporaries in this captivating and concise look at one of history’s greatest geniuses.
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"The first in the series that I've read and I look forward to reading the others. My kids loves it as well (I read it aloud); comparing Newton to Sheldon on the popular TV show, 'Big Bang Theory'."
— Eva (5 out of 5 stars)
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“The second title in Krull’s Giants of Science series meets, and perhaps even exceeds, expectations set by the debut, Leonardo da Vinci. Krull and Newton are a match made in heaven.”
— Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
Isaac Newton Listener Reviews
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" Juve fiction...where my brain and reading level is now after having kids...maybe permanently... Anyhow, I always wanted to know a bit about Isaac Newton. He was a pretty interesting guy...apparently, pretty bratty. He was a major genius, though. Enjoyable read. "
— Amy, 1/4/2014 -
" A well written historical book. "
— Matt, 11/14/2013 -
" All right, yeah, it's for kids. No wonder it was such a quick read. "
— Michael, 10/23/2013 -
" Read this when I was teaching about the Laws of Motion,etc. and found it to be very informative, yet entertaining. The author uses humor to discuss what could be to some a very boring topic! "
— Liz, 11/8/2012 -
" This book was good. It had tons of information about Isaac Newton's life. I hope to learn more about Isaac Newton later. "
— Carter, 9/18/2012 -
" It was okay, a little childishly written for ninth grade science, but very informative. "
— Susannah, 9/21/2011 -
" All right, yeah, it's for kids. No wonder it was such a quick read. "
— Michael, 5/1/2011 -
" This book was good. It had tons of information about Isaac Newton's life. I hope to learn more about Isaac Newton later. "
— Carter, 10/4/2010 -
" Juve fiction...where my brain and reading level is now after having kids...maybe permanently... Anyhow, I always wanted to know a bit about Isaac Newton. He was a pretty interesting guy...apparently, pretty bratty. He was a major genius, though. Enjoyable read. "
— Amy, 3/6/2009
About Kathleen Krull
Kathleen Krull (1952–2021) was a multiaward–winning children’s book author. She graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, and worked for four companies as a children’s book editor. While on the job, she wrote mysteries in the Trixie Belden series and other books. She then began working at home, writing her own books and getting the chance to explore subjects she was passionate about, including history, music, and extraordinary people. Awards for her body of work include the 2011 Children’s Book Guild Nonfiction Award, Leo Politi Golden Author Award, Lucia Russell Briggs Distinguished Achievement Award, California Reading Association’s Armin R. Schulz Literacy Award for promoting social justice thru books 2016, and the International Literary Association and Greater San Diego Reading Association Celebrate Literacy Award, among others.
About Tavia Gilbert
Tavia Gilbert is an acclaimed narrator of more than four hundred full-cast and multivoice audiobooks for virtually every publisher in the industry. Named the 2018 Voice of Choice by Booklist magazine, she is also winner of the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She has earned numerous Earphones Awards, a Voice Arts Award, and a Listen-Up Award. Audible.com has named her a Genre-Defining Narrator: Master of Memoir. In addition to voice acting, she is an accomplished producer, singer, and theater actor. She is also a producer, singer, photographer, and a writer, as well as the cofounder of a feminist publishing company, Animal Mineral.