Isaac Newton

“In an authoritative yet accessible style, Christianson chronicles both the significant and the seemingly insignificant–yet critical–events that shaped Newton’s early life.”–The Horn Book Magazine”An excellent introduction to the life and times of Isaac Newton without difficult discussions of mathematics and classical physics that might bog down the average reader…. If the 25 additional titles in The Oxford Portraits in Science series are as well done as this one, interested book lovers have some excellent reading ahead.“–The Science Teacher”Structured around pivotal moments in Newton’s life, the book is an excellent reference for biographical data on the great English scientist; in addition, it affords a fine historical perspective of the scientific revolution.“–Science Books & Films”Filled with historic illustrations, including original notes and drawings by Newton and his contemporaries.“–VOYA”This is not just a great biography–it’s one of the best-written science books around for young people. Christianson has sifted through the historical documents and accounts of Newton to paint a convincing and intelligent picture of the complex and at times irascible genius.“–School Library Journal”All readers will enjoy the personal life story, and they will feel the excitement of Newton’s discoveries of the laws that govern an orderly and knowable universe.“–Booklist”If science teachers expect students to read the biographies of scientists, this book ought to be in their school library…. The biography is engaging, clearly written, and filled with references to scientists such as Bernoulli and Leibniz, who built on Newton’s work.“–Library Materials Guide”In an authoritative yet accessible style, Christianson chronicles both the significant and the seemingly insignificant–yet critical–events that shaped Newton’s early life.“–The Horn Book Magazine”An excellent introduction to the life and times of Isaac Newton without difficult discussions of mathematics and classical physics that might bog down the average reader…. If the 25 additional titles in The Oxford Portraits in Science series are as well done as this one, interested book lovers have some excellent reading ahead.“–The Science Teacher”Structured around pivotal moments in Newton’s life, the book is an excellent reference for biographical data on the great English scientist; in addition, it affords a fine historical perspective of the scientific revolution.“–Science Books & Films”Filled with historic illustrations, including original notes and drawings by Newton and his contemporaries.“–VOYA”This is not just a great biography–it’s one of the best-written science books around for young people. Christianson has sifted through the historical documents and accounts of Newton to paint a convincing and intelligent picture of the complex and at times irascible genius.“–School Library Journal”All readers will enjoy the personal life story, and they will feel the excitement of Newton’s discoveries of the laws that govern an orderly and knowable universe.“–Booklist

Gale E. Christianson was retired from Indiana State University, where he served as Distinguished Professor of the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of History. He was a Guggenheim Fellow, a Huntington Library Fellow, and the recipient of numerous other grants and awards.